What Do You Do in a Mental Hospital?
In a psychiatric hospital, patients need to participate in various activities and undergo multiple treatments to help them manage mental health issues, improve symptoms, and enhance their quality of life. Different psychiatric hospitals offer different treatment methods. Here are some of the things typically done in psychiatric hospitals:
Assessment and diagnosis: Patients need to undergo comprehensive assessment and diagnosis to determine the severity of the condition the type of mental illness, and to develop a treatment plan. For example, doctors conduct physical examinations and psychological assessments and inquire about medical history.
Medication therapy: Based on the patient’s symptoms and diagnosis results, doctors prescribe medication, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, etc., to control symptoms, alleviate discomfort, and improve mental well-being.
Participation in psychotherapy: Patients may participate in individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy to help them understand and address psychological issues, improve self-awareness, and enhance interpersonal relationships. For instance, patients may engage in face-to-face counseling with a psychologist.
Activity therapy: Activity therapy includes art therapy, music therapy, sports therapy, etc., which can promote emotional expression, social skills, and overall well-being. For example, patients may participate in art workshops or music therapy group activities.
Rehabilitation training: Patients may undergo vocational rehabilitation, social skills training, activities of daily living training, etc., to help them reintegrate into society and daily life. For instance, patients may participate in vocational training or social skills training courses.
Art therapy: Hospitals may arrange art therapy sessions conducted by art therapists, involving activities such as painting, handicrafts, etc., to help patients express emotions and release stress.
Music therapy: Hospitals may organize music therapy sessions conducted by music therapists, involving activities such as music performance, choir, etc., to facilitate emotional expression and social interaction.
Social and recreational activities: Psychiatric hospitals may organize various social and recreational activities, such as games, entertainment activities, outdoor walks, etc., to help improve patients’ social skills and mental health. For example, patients may participate in outdoor walking group activities or social activities in the game room.
Supervision and safety measures: Patients may require supervision and safety measures to ensure their safety and prevent self-harm or harm to others. For example, hospitals may implement monitoring measures or restrict patients’ freedom of movement.
Family support and education: Hospitals may provide family support groups or educational programs to help family members understand the patient’s condition and learn adequate support and care strategies. For instance, hospitals may hold family support meetings or provide family therapy services.
Social service support: Hospitals may provide social service support, such as rehabilitation program arrangements, social welfare applications, job counseling, etc., to help patients reintegrate into society. For example, hospitals may collaborate with social workers to provide employment and housing support for patients.
Caring for and understanding psychiatric patients and other vulnerable groups, creating a friendly treatment and recovery environment, and jointly creating a better social atmosphere are our social responsibilities.
