Chapter Eleven: Hospitalization

• When does a child need hospitalization?

• What types of hospitals treat bipolar disorder?

• How can I find out about services in advance?

• How can a hospital stay be beneficial?

• What can I expect?

• How can I make the stay more comfortable?

• What will make a hospital stay good?

• How can I assure continuity of care?

• What should I tell family and friends?

• How can I help the transition back home go smoothly?

• What if the hospital stay did not help?

• What are my rights?

• What if I have a complaint about the hospital?

• What is a partial hospitalization program?

• When is long term care needed?

• Should I feel guilty about extended care?

• How do I choose an appropriate residential treatment facility?

• What about a boot camp or military type program? (Click Here for Answer)

• What questions should I ask?

• What are the possible drawbacks of a residential placement?