Hi. I was wondering what the difference was between a regular mental health hospital unit and a specialty mental health hospital unit? Like for example Sentra rockingham memorial hospital in VA vs Trauma unit at Sheppard Pratt or River oaks.
At rockingham - you can bring like 3 or 4 changes of clothes and books and colored pencils (the only hospital I’ve been to in my area that likes colored pencils…. No MP3 player. They treat most things but don’t really keep you long…. They are average strict.. they do not budge much on food though. 1 snack at pm only. Not many choices on food. Nice staff. Good groups.
I’ve Heard Sheppard pratt treats PTSD/DID (I have both). I was thinking about applying to here, It is closest to my house, I live in West Virginia. but have heard from my therapist that they currently have a 8 week wait list. I went to their website and read some
But I was wondering if anyone has been to Sheppard pratt in 2020 or 2021? And what their experience was like. How the unit is run. what a typical day is like?
how does their program differ from a regular hospital program?
I would greatly appreciate any and all help with this important matter. I have been having SI and self harming behavior recently. I am worried. I don’t want to end up like my Sister who took her life. I need help and am trying to find the right hospital and get information on it.
I know I could go to a general hospital, but all they seem to do is keep me safe, which is important, but it is not addressing why I keep having to be readmitted. Which is the physical abuse I suffered as a child and adult and not over my sisters suicide. Also at this point in time I am working hard to stay busy to keep the SI out of my mind the best I can.
Thanks for your time in reading my post.
At rockingham - you can bring like 3 or 4 changes of clothes and books and colored pencils (the only hospital I’ve been to in my area that likes colored pencils…. No MP3 player. They treat most things but don’t really keep you long…. They are average strict.. they do not budge much on food though. 1 snack at pm only. Not many choices on food. Nice staff. Good groups.
I’ve Heard Sheppard pratt treats PTSD/DID (I have both). I was thinking about applying to here, It is closest to my house, I live in West Virginia. but have heard from my therapist that they currently have a 8 week wait list. I went to their website and read some
But I was wondering if anyone has been to Sheppard pratt in 2020 or 2021? And what their experience was like. How the unit is run. what a typical day is like?
how does their program differ from a regular hospital program?
I would greatly appreciate any and all help with this important matter. I have been having SI and self harming behavior recently. I am worried. I don’t want to end up like my Sister who took her life. I need help and am trying to find the right hospital and get information on it.
I know I could go to a general hospital, but all they seem to do is keep me safe, which is important, but it is not addressing why I keep having to be readmitted. Which is the physical abuse I suffered as a child and adult and not over my sisters suicide. Also at this point in time I am working hard to stay busy to keep the SI out of my mind the best I can.
Thanks for your time in reading my post.