A Patient with Severe Mental Illness Was Admitted to an Inpatient

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe mental illness was admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for treatment for major depressive disorder and a co-occurring substance use disorder. The patient is progressing well on the unit but will require intensive, daily support on discharge. Which treatment option will the interprofessional team discuss with the patient as the best option after discharge?

• A) Supported employment
• B) Assertive community treatment
• C) Peer support
• D) Partial hospitalization program

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