What is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?

Mental health struggles cannot always be handled alone. Most people need a support system and adequate resources to help them stay in a positive and productive mental space. We don’t always inhertly have the resources we need.

More challenging mental health conditions such as congenital depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD require more support than what everyday friends and family naturally create. Some struggle with the dual challenge of mental health and addiction recovery. Outpatient psychiatric treatment allows you to get the help and support you need to live a mentally healthy and independent life.

What Is Outpatient Therapy?

Outpatient therapy refers to someone living independently with access to professional support structures. This can include scheduled therapy sessions, psychiatric medication, and/or access to on-demand support when mental health challenges exceed your coping abilities. Outpatient psychiatric treatment makes it possible for those with sometimes-overwhelming mental health conditions to live independently and to grow as individuals while also benefiting from professional and medical assistance and a reliable support system.

Types of Outpatient Therapy

Many types of outpatient mental health services can be tailored to each person’s specific needs. Your services may include some or many of the following types of outpatient therapy:

• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Medication
• Bipolar or depression therapy
• Anxiety therapy
• Stress management skills
• Chemical dependency treatment
• Family therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Psychotherapy
• On-demand support as needed

What to Expect During Outpatient Services

When you become part of outpatient mental health services at Kolbe Health Services, your experience will begin with a personal consultation and an exploration of your mental health needs. From there, an individual program will be developed to provide for your needs based on your schedule, preferences, challenges, and whether you need on-demand or walk-in services in case a bad day occurs outside your regular therapy schedule.

From there, we can explore what works best and tailor your outpatient program to provide the greatest benefit by adding, removing, or altering your therapy plan to your current needs and as you develop more independent mental health management skills.

Benefits of Outpatient Therapy

Outpatient psychotherapy treatment has the benefit of building independence. Unlike inpatient treatment, the goal is to help each person live as complete and fulfilled a life as possible and slowly reduce the need for therapy services during your day-to-day life. While many conditions call for lifelong access to mental health support, you will also develop the skills necessary to handle your condition independently and know the right times and methods to seek help when needed.

Outpatient therapy also provides access to those support resources when needed so that living independently doesn’t have to mean living without a support system for your bad days when therapy services will be the most important and useful to you.

Who Is a Good Fit for Outpatient Treatment?

Outpatient mental health treatment is a good fit for anyone who struggles with mental health but is capable of living independently. Those who have experienced inpatient care may graduate to outpatient care.

If you feel overwhelmed or lash out at times due to changes in your mental health, you may benefit from outpatient psychotherapy services. Those recovering from addiction also typically benefit from outpatient mental health treatment. Addiction often stems from underlying mental health conditions.  Having a support system can help you claim control over your life choices.

Those who are struggling due to difficult life events may also benefit from temporary outpatient treatment.

Kolbe Health Services: Personalized Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

Kolbe Health Services is proud to provide various outpatient support, ranging from addiction recovery to mental health treatment. Whether you are in need of a support system for chronic mental illness or occasional mental health challenges, the Kolbe Health Services team is here to help. Contact us today to explore our outpatient mental health services. We will build a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs and promote long-term mental health independence.

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