LETS TALK IOP BENEFITS

Not all patients who need behavioral healthcare services – including many dealing with mental health conditions or battling a substance use disorder – need hospitalization or a residential program. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) like the one at South Texas Health System Behavioral teaches participants coping mechanisms needed to manage their own care outside of a behavioral health facility, helping them cope with depression, anxiety, stress and anger management while helping improve communication, socialization and relaxation skills. Meant for individuals needing significant support but not requiring full-time hospitalization, an IOP is designed to help patients manage various mental health challenges or addiction while still maintaining their daily lives. Featuring time limited, individualized treatment options, IOPs allow for collaborative treatment methods designed to help patients achieve positive results. While exact success rate can vary depending on the specific program and individual needs, with a key factor being consistent participation in treatment sessions, intensive outpatient programs for mental health show a success rate ranging from 60-70%, per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. To help community members struggling with mental health conditions and substance use disorder better understand the services available to them locally, South Texas Health System Behavioral is dedicating its latest Let’s Talk Mental Health webinar to intensive outpatient programs.