Our After-School Outpatient Program, also called Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), is a form of treatment for adolescents with mental health issues. This treatment is less intensive than inpatient treatment but more intensive than traditional outpatient treatment. The MCAW IOP treatment requires participation from teens of three hours per day for three days per week.
IOPs are designed to provide intensive treatment to adolescents with mental health issues while the teen still lives at home and attends school. Treatment will typically involve individual and group therapy, as well as medication management.
IOPs can be an effective treatment for adolescents with mental health issues. Especially when used with other forms of treatment, such as individual therapy or medication. They can help adolescents learn to cope with their mental health issues and progress in their recovery. The Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness (MCAW) has tremendous experience administering this form of treatment.
At MCAW, we offer therapy treatment to adolescents aged between 13 and 17. We treat teens who struggle with various mental health challenges.
Mental health concerns that can be treated at IOP can include:
Mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more can be treated in an intensive outpatient program. The care for adolescents is optimal when evidence-based therapies are supplemented with holistic approaches.
A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation will determine if the IOP is appropriate for a patient before receiving care. Eligible teens work with their assigned therapists and families to create flexible treatment plans. Treatment plans are aimed at restoring their emotional and behavioral equilibrium.
In the evenings, we transition into a less rigorous outpatient program (IOP). Adolescents receiving this level of care will need to visit the center multiple times per week. This programming option requires a weekly commitment of 3 hours on three separate days.
However, patients are encouraged to participate actively in all treatment-related activities. These activities may include group and individual therapy, family counseling, educational support groups, and more. Teens will participate in therapy sessions aimed at learning healthy coping skills.
Adolescents are growing more assured in their abilities to manage recovery as they continue with this program. Patients can continue to get the care they need. However, they will be granted greater autonomy over their rehabilitation processes. Individualized and group outpatient services are available to patients who have completed rigorous outpatient treatment.
The teens will also attend weekly group meetings that teach the following:
The expected outcomes of IOP treatment for Adolescent Mental Health will vary depending on each patient’s individual needs. However, some common goals of the program include the following:
Here are some benefits enhanced by our program:
The most common reason parents choose IOP for their adolescent’s mental health is that it’s a convenient, less expensive option than traditional treatment. Parents may also feel that an outpatient treatment program will not provide the level of care their child needs.
Some other reasons to choose an IOP program include the following:
Professionals in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adolescents provide specialized care for mental health issues related to teens. Care is individualized for each adolescent, so they can rapidly start their journey to recovery.
If an adolescent is experiencing emotional distress, loved ones must provide them with the essential care they need. This may include the finest therapeutic support possible. With untreated mental health problems having the potential to cause severe harm, you cannot afford to take a back seat. Parents should keep an eye on their children to detect any potential problems with mental health. If you’re unsure which type of care your teen needs, learn more about the different levels of care for adolescents here.
Massachusetts Center For Adolescent Wellness offers individualized care plans for adolescents struggling with mental health and their families. The outpatient program at Massachusetts Center For Adolescent Wellness is designed to meet the unique requirements of each teenager who participates. Contact us to learn more about our program and how we can help.
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