What does MHU mean in HOSPITALS

A Mental Health Unit (MHU) is an inpatient facility dedicated to assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders and providing comprehensive psychiatric care. MHUs offer therapies including individual and group counseling, psychopharmacology, supportive therapy for social adjustment, case management, family therapy and more.

Anyone with a suspected mental illness or disorder can be admitted to the MHU for assessment or treatment under the direction of their doctor or psychiatrist.

Depending on the individual and their specific needs, treatment may include one-on-one counseling sessions with a therapist; group therapy; medication management; psychoeducation; nutrition counseling; activity therapies such as art therapy or music therapy; and other individualized treatments recommended by the patient’s healthcare team.

The length of stay depends on many factors including severity of symptoms and response to treatment. Generally speaking, an average stay in an MHU could range from one week up to three months. However, it’s important to note that some individuals may need longer stays before they are ready to move onto another stage of care.

Yes, depending on individual needs, different levels of care may be offered at the MHU which range from crisis stabilization (which offers short-term support) to long-term residential treatment (which provides extended care).

The environment within a Mental Health Unit (MHU) strives to be nurturing and comfortable while still ensuring safety for everyone involved. Staff members work hard to create a supportive atmosphere with plenty of enjoyable activities for patients throughout their stay designed to encourage healing and recovery.

Absolutely! Sustaining relationships with family members is important for ongoing recovery, so visitors will typically have access during designated times throughout your stay upon approval by staff members. With regard to outside communication such as phone calls or emails, please speak with staff members about what works best for you and your loved ones during your time in our unit.

Yes! Meals will be provided daily with nutritious options available so that all individuals are able to maintain a healthy diet while receiving care at our facility. If you have any special dietary restrictions or preferences please let staff know so we can accommodate accordingly.

Aftercare services vary on an individual basis but typically include both clinical follow-up appointments as well as non-clinical options such as support groups which can help provide continued support after leaving our facility. Additional resources are also available online as needed through organizations such as NAMI who provide helpful information related to mental health services following discharge from an MHU setting.

We accept most major insurance providers including Medicare/Medicaid plans so contact us if you're unsure about coverage prior to admission into our facility. If no insurance provider is available then we do offer payment plans which make accessing necessary care more manageable financially over time while allowing you access to proper treatment now without additional worries down the road.