Understanding Different Levels of Mental Health Support: Inpatient, Outpatient, and IOP/PHP programs

Most people start with weekly therapy, but sometimes life becomes overwhelming enough that you need more support than one hour a week can offer. This post explains the differences between outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and inpatient care so you can better understand your options and talk with your therapist about what feels right for you.