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Effective Partial Hospitalization Programs for Your Child at Artemis

Did you know that 1 in 7 adolescents might experience a mental disorder (between the ages 10 to 19)? The World Health Organization tells us that, but it also indicates that mental disorders can be as common and natural as anxiety disorders or stress conditions.

While some of these conditions might go away naturally, as your child grows and develops healthy coping skills, they carry a certain risk too. A mental health condition can compound into a serious health concern. This can require intensive care, ranging from simple treatments like group therapy and stress management practices to intensive care or a teen partial hospitalization program.

At Artemis Adolescent Healing Center, we offer a specialized intensive treatment program that addresses addiction and mental health issues. Our mental health professionals can help your teen in addressing their mental health care needs.

Here, in a structured support environment, we offer a range of treatment options for adolescents and adults. Be it intensive support, effective coping skills, or a combination of mental health treatment services. We can help, so get in touch through a confidential consultation today!

What is PHP for Teens?

We should start with a simple and informative overview of PHP – what is a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and how can it help teens? Firstly, it is an intensive outpatient program for any individual, including teens and adolescents, with mental health challenges.

It combines different types of intensive mental health treatment services, such as the following:

• Therapies (like group therapy and family therapy)
• Counseling
• Medication management
• Other rehabilitation services (including recreational activities)

The main purpose of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is to help the clients at Artemis build coping skills. It brings a team of healthcare professionals in touch with teens struggling with mental health issues.

While the PHP program offers the same structured environment as inpatient hospitalization, it is still as flexible as traditional outpatient therapy and other services. For instance, your teen can receive medical care and counseling services without the need to stay at the rehab facility 24/7.

What does that mean? It means more flexibility in their schedule and time for other daily activities – like building healthy relationships, practicing new coping skills, and attending school. Sometimes, a PHP program also involves full-day treatment sessions. This is where your child will receive intensive mental health treatment through evidence-based methods.

Why Choose a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?

If you are wondering why you should choose a partial hospitalization program for your child, this may be due to concerns over whether this level of care is structured enough for your child’s needs. That is an absolutely valid concern and the team at Artemis is here to help you make that decision.

Choosing the right treatment for your teen is necessary. While inpatient care offers a lot of benefits, there are some drawbacks to this option, as well. For instance, if they have to attend school and hold themselves responsible for other duties, then intensive inpatient rehab might be difficult for them. In fact, it can even make their daily schedule more hectic and ultimately add to their stress.

For clients who are not able to attend residential treatment, our flexible PHP program support can be more accommodating. It will help them receive comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team at Artemis, without having to dedicate their entire schedule to rehab attendance.

Balanced Treatment With Real-World Application

For many parents, the main reason to go for a PHP treatment is that it is effective. It uses a balanced approach to treat different types of mental health challenges in teens. More importantly, the treatment programs are designed in a way that doesn’t hold adolescents and teenagers from their daily responsibilities.

They can focus on their treatment goals – while under the close supervision of medical experts – and carry on with their daily routines. Through these programs, teens learn conflict resolution, family communication, and other useful skills to handle everyday challenges.

Helps With Essential Coping Skills for Better Mental Health

As we discussed earlier, a teen PHP program is usually highly effective because it helps the individual understand their emotions. They understand the cause, the process, and the effect of their emotions on their overall well-being.

They get the opportunity to understand mental health challenges through individual therapy or group therapy sessions. What these therapies do is teach how human behavior is influenced by a range of emotions. These include stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts – along with how they impact a person’s behavior and well-being.

Works With Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques

Another major reason why treatment programs like partial hospitalization work is that they use evidence-based treatment methods. Take Artemis, for instance, which includes a variety of therapeutic treatment options in the plan.

Consider this: your teen struggles with mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. The professionals at Artemis don’t skip to teaching “how to handle such emotions,” but rather focus on educating and informing the clients.

They use different outpatient treatment methods, like individual therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The purpose? To teach how emotions emerge, and how they are processed. These therapies, including others like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), also teach youths how to respond in difficult situations.

PHP vs. Inpatient Care – Which is Right for My Teen?

All the discussion brings us to the most pivotal question in choosing the right treatment: the debate between inpatient care and PHP. It is a common debate because inpatient usually means 24/7 supervision and living at a rehab facility for varying periods.

This duration can range anywhere from 30 days to 6 months or even a year. On the other hand, a partial hospitalization program is a form of outpatient treatment. This means it includes attending school and other daily life activities while getting care.

A Look at the Key Differences of PHP vs. Inpatient Care

To understand the differences between these levels of behavioral health care, we highlighted a few useful points. This should help you determine whether your teen needs a partial hospitalization program or intensive inpatient care for their mental health struggles.

Supervision and Structure During Treatment

In inpatient care, you will have round-the-clock supervision. These are highly supervised night and day treatment programs where your child will have constant access to medical aid and support during their stay at the facility.

However, in a PHP program, the structured programming takes place during the day, multiple days a week. Your teen will return home in the evening and practice the new skills they have learned through the partial hospitalization program.

Level of Care

The next thing you will need to differentiate is the level of care. In inpatient care which is 24/7, your teen will have intensive care for several mental health conditions (or behaviors). This could include:

• Self-harm
• Severe substance abuse
• Suicidal ideation

However, outpatient care will grant you the same services but with varying levels of intensity. For instance, for a teen who is progressing and doesn’t require intensive support, the outpatient therapy program requires less supervision while still offering support and structure in recovery.

Family Involvement

If your child is staying at Artemis during an inpatient treatment program, family therapy sessions might be limited. However, when you go with a partial hospitalization program, these therapy sessions might be more frequent. This is primarily because the teens return home each night or evening to be with their families.

Who Can Benefit from PHP Treatment?

One of the questions that comes to us at Artemis is, who else can benefit from PHP treatment? And, our answer is anyone who is struggling with mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders. We say that because the above-mentioned research indicates how PHP is effective against a range of health issues. Some of them include:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorders

The conditions can vary from person to person, and in the case of teenagers (or adolescents) who are still developing, it could be a mix of health issues. Our PHP can provide them with the flexible support and guidance they need to navigate these issues and develop healthier ways of managing them.

What Happens During a Teen PHP Program?

You should also know that your child will be engaging in many recovery activities when they enroll in a teen PHP program. They will be part of a comprehensive care system, allowing them to take part in recreational activities. These will most likely take place in both individual and group settings to help them heal both within themselves and with the support of others.

Therapy Sessions

From individual therapy to group therapy sessions, the approach of Artemis professionals will instill a sense of learning in your child. They will help them explore their emotions and understand how to respond to personal struggles in healthy and productive ways.

Family Therapy

Moving on, the treatment plan will include family members and group counseling meetings. This is encouraged because It not only helps address underlying issues like difficult family dynamics but also helps children rebuild communication and emotional bonds with their loved ones.

Educational Support

As the teen progresses through the treatment plan, they get significant help and advice from experienced professionals. And at Artemis, we take education seriously. This is where we help teens understand the importance of academia. Whether they’re thinking about dropping out or having difficulty pursuing the right academic path, we are here to help.

Medication Management

Lastly, we want our clients to know that their teens can become part of supervised, clinically-advised medication programs. The purpose of such programs will be to help them do several things – starting with managing withdrawal symptoms if they are struggling with substance abuse. It will also help them manage their mental health issues while they heal with the support of medical experts.

What Are the Benefits of an Intensive Outpatient Program or PHP for Teens?

So, what are the benefits of a PHP or an intensive outpatient program for teens? Take a look below to understand what our experts have to say about it.

Structure and Routine

It will give your teen a structured environment that will have experienced, knowledgeable professionals working with them. From developing healthy habits to creating new routines, we will be here to assist throughout your child’s stay.

Supportive Community

As a teen-focused recovery program, your child will be able to build and connect with peers who are going through similar experiences as them. This peer support can be an encouraging factor for your child to succeed in their treatment and achieve lasting recovery.

Ongoing Support

Does the program bring any “post-completion” benefits? Yes, at Artemis, it does. We offer ongoing support, but not just to build a lasting connection. It is one of our treatment goals to help our clients achieve lasting recovery and actively work toward relapse prevention. That is why we offer several aftercare and ongoing treatment options.

How Long Does PHP Usually Last?

Most of our clients spend anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks in PHP programs before they experience noticeable changes in their overall well-being. Your adolescent might have very unique needs and requirements, which can affect the duration of their treatment timeline. You can reach out to our admissions team to begin discussing your child’s needs and get a better idea of how long they will need treatment.

Begin the Journey Toward Holistic Recovery, Start Today!

So, should you choose a teen partial hospitalization program for your child? Will the program cater to different insurance plans? Does it offer more intensive support for substance abuse disorders?

There are so many questions, but there are answers too. We can help you understand all of them with a quick and confidential call. From life skills training to exploring community resources, Artemis can be the place where your child finds all the therapeutic activities they need. In a supportive environment, they can learn the importance of mental health treatment.

Meanwhile, you can explore how a teen PHP program might be an effective treatment for them. It is specifically designed to provide residential care to struggling teens through therapeutic approaches.

Are you ready to learn more and share useful information with your loved ones? Find specialized care and support at Artemis by giving us a call today.