There are 3 different types of mental health care, including residential, outpatient, and hospital inpatient. Some individuals who need help for a mental disorder may desire an outpatient approach due to personal obligations or perhaps due to the possible tarnishing of their reputation because of their disorder. Most clients can still maintain a normal school or work day and receive outpatient mental health care with 100% privacy and discretion.
Outpatient mental health programs are either found in community health centers, private offices, or hospitals in Washington. The intensity of outpatient mental health treatment can be different from center to center, but can range from participation a few days a week to daily treatment. An outpatient mental health center will first conduct a complete assessment of the individual's medical history, both physical and mental, including their prescription drug and illicit drug history. Psychological testing is also an usual process, and clinicians and doctors will come up with a plan of treatment that may include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, marriage/couples counseling, etc. If the individual requiring care also has a co-occurring disorder such as a drug or alcohol problem, many outpatient mental health centers are prepared to handle such a dual diagnosis.
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