For most teenagers and young adults, the transition to full independence is, under normal circumstances, associated with stress. However, everyday stress caused by disrupted routines and increasing isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic is leading to an increase in mental disorders among teenagers and young adults. A recent article inPsychiatric Researchreported survey results showing that 83 percent of teenagers living with a mental disorder (such as depression or an eating disorder) said the Covid-19 pandemic had either made their symptoms worse or worse.
Below are the seven best psychiatric treatment centers for adolescents and young adults in the US and some factors to consider when deciding whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is best for you, your loved ones, or as a family. In addition, below is a discussion of how your insurance coverage parameters—whether you have private or government insurance—may affect your decision-making about mental health treatment options.
1)McLean Hospital(Belmont, MA)
Attached toHarvard Medical SchoolThis psychiatric hospital near Boston was founded in 1811. One of her most famous patients was the musician James Taylor known as "Boomer" (who had admitted himself to this hospital around the age of 17 and had written some of the songs for his first album while he was in hospital.) This certainly shows that the experience a mental disorder in your youth doesn't have to keep you from living a full and wonderful life!
For the psychiatric treatment of adultsMcLean Hospitaltook first place nationallyUS News and World Reportin 2020 and offers both adult and outpatient treatments. Its pediatric programs treat adolescents ages 3 to 19 for diagnoses including depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Additionally, their website notes that this teaching hospital also offers specialty programs that focus on both obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and personality disorders (such as obsessive-compulsive disorder).DMS-5-diagnosed mental disorders).
2) Newport Academy(Washington, Kalifornien und Connecticut)
Offering both inpatient and outpatient care, this center specializes in treating adolescents and young adults, ages 12 to 22, struggling with teenage depression, teenage anxiety, eating disorders, teenage trauma, teenage dual diagnosis and teenage substance abuse. Emphasis is placed on psychological, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues with a focus on teen empowerment and restoring family unity through clinical expertise and a holistic approach. Their approach includes the following:
- individual therapy;
- family therapy;
- recreation lifestyle;
- Nutrition;
- music therapy; And
- Equine Assisted Therapy.
Additionally,Newport Academyoffers adolescent patients who wish to continue their academic studies with peers struggling with mental health problems and/or substance abuse to enroll in one of these programsNewport Academys three day schools (which are located in Darien, CT, Newport Beach, CA and Malvern, PA).
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3)Menninger Clinic(Houston, Texas)
Founded in 1925Menninger Clinicoffers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for adults and adolescents (including teenagers) on its 50-acre campus. Her youth-focused outpatient programs include a brain stimulation center, addiction services, outpatient therapy, and treatment for sleep disorders as part of her sleep medicine service.
4) Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital(Baltimore, MD)
Founded in 1853, the psychiatric hospital offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults, adolescents and children. They have multiple locations in Maryland (with their main campus in Baltimore) and a specialized inpatient unit for youth ages 5 to 17 with autism on their Towson, MD campus.
5)Brattleboro Retreat(Brattleboro, VT)
Founded in 1834Brattleboro Retreatis a non-profit inpatient psychiatric hospital that treats adults, adolescents and children with mental disorders. Their inpatient youth program is open to youth ages 12 to 18, and their website states that they "employ a treatment philosophy based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)". Similar toNewport AcademyThey offer their children and young people the opportunity to continue their studies at their school (Meadows Education Center) approved by the K-12Vermont State Board of Education.
6)Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinicsand the University of California, San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
As California's first neuropsychiatric instituteLangley Porter(as it is commonly known) was founded in 1941. This institute not only provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adults, but also provides inpatient and outpatient care for children and adolescents. Some of the problems in youth are addressed belowLangley PorterAre:
- Depression;
- Angst;
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);
- Eating disorder; And
- Tourette Syndrome (and other tic disorders).
7)Austin-Riggs Center(Stockbridge, MA)
This inpatient psychiatric center in rural western Massachusetts bills itself as a "therapeutic community" with an "open psychiatric clinic" for people ages 18 and older. One of her specialties is treating people with multiple diagnoses (and her treatment area includes both mental disorders and substance abuse). As detailed on their website, the three principles underlying their treatment philosophy are as follows:
- Relationships are central to human life.
- Symptoms have meaning that can be understood; And
- Patients have authority over their own lives, including their treatment.
Impact of health insurance on mental health care
Nothing has quite as big an impact on where in the US you can get care (as well as the exact type of care you get) as whether you have health insurance — and your insurance plan may be determined by your employer and/or your financial ability to pay the monthly Bonus of a specific plan. While things have changed tremendously since thenAffordable Care Act(ACA)Under the regulation, which went into effect in 2010, health insurers typically reserve the right to refuse any coverage they deem not “medically necessary”.
Therefore, in most cases, you will need to receive a diagnosis that matches one of those on the listDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM),5th edition, and you may have to appeal if your insurer decides that outpatient treatment is sufficient when you may need inpatient treatment. If your insurer is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), you may only need to use "on-network" facilities. Alternatively, some PPOs allow the use of off-network facilities if you pay a larger chunk of the total cost “out of pocket”. According to a, less than 1 percent of all health insurance plans in the US are FFS plans, which allow full patient choice (with a progressively declining trend from 73 percent in 1988).Kaiser Family FoundationMessage.
As for the cost of medical care in the US, it is well known that the total out-of-pocket cost of paying for mental health services (particularly inpatient services) is astronomical, but all healthcare facilities (including psychiatric healthcare-providing facilities) are called “ Self-paying patients/customers welcome. This is because financial reimbursement is often higher than that of insurance.
It is important to check with your insurance plan before making an appointment with a mental health professional and/or selecting a mental health clinic (or center) to seek services. This allows you to determine if you will have to pay a certain percentage of the cost yourself and/or if your insurance will cover treatment at your preferred treatment facility.
The consequences of untreated depression and anxiety
If you have been diagnosed with clinical depression or anxiety, it is important to seek inpatient or outpatient treatment as these disorders can have a long-term negative impact on your physical and mental health. Additionally, depression and anxiety can make you withdraw from loved ones and affect your "quality of life" — as well as contributing to the development of substance use disorder. If you or your loved ones may be suffering from a mental disorder, do not hesitate to contact a mental health facility that can guide you on the right path to a better you. The right environment is key to a successful recovery.