Mental Health Services

Mental health services encompass a broad continuum of care from crisis intervention and psychiatric hospitalization to outpatient therapy, counseling, case management, and community support programs.

Prevalence

Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US — approximately 52.9 million people — lives with a mental illness each year. Only about half receive any treatment.

Symptoms of Mental Health Services

• Any mental health concern warrants evaluation to determine the appropriate level of care

Types of Mental Health Services

• Crisis services and crisis stabilization
• Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization
• Residential treatment
• Partial hospitalization (PHP)
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
• Outpatient therapy and counseling
• Case management and community support
• Telehealth mental health services

Evidence-Based Treatment Options

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Psychiatric medication management
• Community mental health centers (sliding scale)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• SAMHSA resources
• State and county funded services

When to Seek Help

Seek mental health services at the first sign of symptoms. Early intervention leads to better outcomes and shorter treatment durations.

Recovery Outlook

Mental health treatment is effective. The vast majority of people who receive appropriate care see significant improvement in their quality of life.