About the Program
Most people are referred to our day hospital after they have stabilized or completed an inpatient treatment program, or through a treating clinician who feels they need more treatment
Who the Adult Mood Disorders Day Hospitals Serve
- Adults 18+
- Diagnoses treated:
- Major depressive disorders
- Anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Severe mental health disorders
- Psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
- Major mental health disorder with psychosis (depression, bipolar etc.)
- High-functioning patients with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability
- Substance-induced psychosis
- Bipolar disorders
- Personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder
- Other mood-related disorders
I had a fantastic time at Sheppard Pratt. I was there for 10 days in their Adult Day Hospital Program. I learned a lot about myself and my inner peace. 10/10 stars.
Our Staff & Types of Treatment
Our experienced, interdisciplinary treatment teams can include psychiatrists or nurse practitioners, therapists, mental health specialists, occupational therapists, and nurses. Patients engage in six and a half hours of therapeutic programming each day; care at the day hospitals is offered in a group therapy model. We offer:
- Group treatment which can include modalities like:
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Psychoeducation
- Recreation/activity
- Supportive counseling
- Medication and symptom management as needed
- Treatment planning
- Aftercare planning and coordination
- Family meetings
Sample Schedule
| Time | Group |
|---|---|
| 8 - 8:30 AM | Check-In and Self-Assessment |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Group 1: Community Meeting & Goals |
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM | Group 2: Psychotherapy |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Group 3: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? |
| 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Group 4: Identifying Negative Thoughts |
| 12:20 - 1:10 PM | Lunch |
| 1:10 - 2:10 PM | Group 5: Self Esteem |
| 2:10 - 3:00 PM | Group 6: Mindful Movement and Creative Expression |
| 3:00 PM | Wrap Up & Check Out |
At the day hospital program, the nurses/mental health specialists showed extreme passion, empathy and a strong willingness to listen to my story, my struggles, and my concerns about my own mental wellbeing. I'm truly grateful for everyone who helped me get back in the right direction
Continuing Care
We ensure that care does not stop when an individual is ready to leave the day hospital. While a patient is enrolled at the Adult Mood Disorders Day Hospital, our interdisciplinary team will create a comprehensive aftercare plan to ensure that the appropriate community-based appointments have been arranged.
How to Enroll
- Visit one of our Psychiatric Urgent Care walk-in clinics for a level of care assessment.
- If you are referred to the day hospital, a Day Hospitals Admissions Coordinator will contact you to share orientation information and schedule a start date.
- Depending on your insurance authorization requirements, you may need an assessment prior to admission. This assessment would be scheduled and performed by our program providers.
Outcomes
Our data shows that treatment at the Sheppard Pratt day hospitals is effective. We measure patient progress using PROMIS. Through PROMIS, patients self-report how they are feeling.
Between admission and discharge, patients’ depression scores decreased by 4.0 points and anxiety scores decreased by 4.1 points. This is a meaningful improvement in scores, and shows that our patients are leaving the day hospital feeling better than when they admitted.
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