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Inpatient treatment is often necessary when a patient has acute psychiatric problems such as clinical depression, schizophrenia or other severe conditions. In such cases, patients at UT Southwestern Medical Center receive an intensive, individualized program, which combines psychotherapy and medication.
Another facet of inpatient care is consult liaison psychiatry. These professionals provide psychological and psychiatric care to patients with medical or surgical conditions. Consult liaison psychiatrists and psychologists treat patients with medication management, bedside psychotherapy and behavioral medicine interventions. They also educate hospital staff about the mental health issues that affect patients under their care.
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s physicians and researchers have access to the latest scientific findings and treatments for the following psychiatric illnesses that require inpatient care:
- Mood disorders: UT Southwestern specialists offer psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for mood disorders. They focus particularly on identifying biological and psychological abnormalities associated with these conditions.
- Depression: Depression is a common illness, ranging from mild cases that don’t affect daily performance, to severe depression that complicates medical illnesses or disables patients. UT Southwestern uses effective treatments for depression that can improve a patient’s overall function and offer a better quality of life.
- Bipolar disorder: UT Southwestern’s bipolar specialists provide consultation and psychiatric evaluation. They use the latest treatment approaches, including pharmacological treatments and/or alternative or complementary treatments.
- Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a potentially disabling chronic illness whose treatment has advanced remarkably within the past 10 years. UT Southwestern offers treatments for this condition that can improve a patient’s functioning and quality of life.
- Anxiety, phobias and panic disorders: UT Southwestern provides psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for panic disorder, social phobia and generalized anxiety.
Please visit the Health Library to learn more about psychiatric conditions that require inpatient care.
