Our Approach
Mental health conditions affect millions in the U.S. each year. Family difficulties, career pressures or a traumatic event can affect us emotionally and mentally. A person in crisis may experience anxiety, depression, thought disturbances, loss of self-worth or, in extreme situations, contemplation of self-destructive behaviors. At Franciscan Health, we understand these difficulties, and our goal is to help each individual recover and reach their best potential.
Inpatient mental healthcare is offered through specially designated units at some of our hospital locations. Any of our emergency rooms are able to evaluate patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis and triage to an acute care facility as appropriate.
What should you do if you think you might need immediate psychiatric treatment?
If you believe that you are (or your child is) experiencing psychiatric symptoms that cannot be managed without immediate or intensive intervention go to an emergency room. In the emergency room, we can evaluate you and determine if inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is needed and coordinate this care for you. If acute care is needed, be prepared to wait for several hours in the emergency room as this process can take a long time.
About This Treatment
Psychiatric treatment in an acute setting can vary based on the program and the needs of each patient.
Inpatient psychiatric treatment can include:
- Individual and group therapy
- Milieu therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Family sessions
- Medication management
Inpatient behavioral health treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team of caring professionals. Under the direction of a psychiatrist, the team strives to observe, assess, stabilize and transition patients into a less restrictive level of care and back into their homes and families.
Your behavioral health team can include:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Registered nurses
- Licensed clinical social workers or psychiatric therapists
- Occupational and/or recreational therapists
- Behavioral health advisors
When might someone need inpatient psychiatric hospitalization?
Someone who is experiencing behavioral or mental health symptoms that cannot be managed without immediate or medical intervention may need to stay in an acute or inpatient setting to receive psychiatric treatment.
Someone may qualify for inpatient psychiatric treatment in a hospital if they are:
- Acting in a way that poses a danger to themselves or others (this include a recent increase in reckless acts, intentionally doing things that will cause self-injury or injury to others, etc.)
- Experiencing new or severe hallucinations
- Suicidal (feelings of wanting to kill yourself, planning ways to end your life)
- Homicidal (feelings of wanting to kill someone else, planning ways to kill someone)
The above are just some examples, if you are experiencing a psychiatric crisis it is always recommended that you seek evaluation in an emergency room.
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