Best Mental Health & Depression Treatment Centers in Hyattsville

Every year, about one in five adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness.¹ Mental health treatment can help.

Mental health treatment is structured care for a range of conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

While treatment looks different for everyone, mental health treatment centers may combine approaches such as behavioral therapy in group and individual settings and medication management to help people manage their symptoms and improve overall daily functioning.²

Who Mental Health Treatment May Help

Mental health treatment can support people with a wide range of needs, including:

• People experiencing anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions.
• People who haven't seen enough improvement with outpatient therapy alone.
• People who may benefit from more structure and support than weekly therapy sessions can provide.
• Family members and loved ones who want to better understand treatment options and available levels of care.
• People navigating both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder, also known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis.³

What to Expect During Mental Health Treatment

Mental health treatment typically begins with an assessment to better understand your symptoms, needs, and goals. Your care team can use this information to develop an individualized treatment plan. Many reputable centers are accredited by organizations like The Joint Commission or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which set standards for quality and safety.

Different levels of care offer varying amounts of structure and support:⁴

• Inpatient or residential treatment typically takes place in a hospital or home-like setting and provides structured care for people with more acute mental health needs.
• Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) provide structured care for much of the day while allowing people to live at home or in supportive housing.
• Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) offer fewer treatment hours than PHPs and may provide more flexibility around work, school, or other responsibilities.
• Outpatient treatment generally involves less frequent care and may be a starting point or provide continued support after a more intensive program.

Your treatment plan may also include a combination of evidence-based therapies based on your needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and is supported by research for conditions such as anxiety and v.²

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing difficult emotions and may be used for certain mental health conditions. For PTSD and trauma, care may include trauma-focused therapies or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).⁵

Group therapy and family therapy may also be part of treatment, providing opportunities for peer support and family involvement. Depending on the program and your needs, care may also include psychiatric evaluation and medication management. A psychiatrist or other qualified provider may help assess symptoms, prescribe or adjust medications when appropriate, and monitor how you respond to treatment.

As treatment progresses, your care team may also help plan for continued support after the program ends. This may include stepping down to outpatient therapy, ongoing medication management, support groups, or other services based on your needs.

The length of treatment varies based on factors such as symptoms, level of care, treatment goals, and progress.

How to Choose a Mental Health Treatment Center

When comparing mental health treatment centers, consider factors such as accreditation and licensing, available levels of care, therapies offered, and experience treating your specific condition. You may also want to ask whether a center accepts your insurance and what ongoing support or aftercare is available once you complete the program.

Related Treatment Approaches

• Anxiety treatment: May include psychotherapy, medication management, and other forms of support to help manage anxiety symptoms and improve daily functioning.
• Bipolar disorder treatment: May combine medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing support to help manage mood changes and support long-term stability.
• PTSD treatment: May include trauma-focused therapies designed to help people process traumatic experiences and manage PTSD symptoms.
• Trauma treatment: Can help people understand and cope with the effects of trauma, including related emotional and mental health concerns.
• Co-occurring disorders treatment: Addresses mental health and substance use disorders together through an integrated approach to care.

Evidence Base

Research supports psychotherapy and medication as effective approaches for treating many mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT may also be used based on a person’s condition, symptoms, and individual needs.^2,6 Care may include a combination of approaches and evolve over time based on a person’s needs and response to treatment.

Cost and Insurance

The cost of mental health treatment varies based on factors such as the level of care, length of treatment, services provided, and your insurance coverage. Mental health and substance use disorder services are considered essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), although specific benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan.⁷ Medicare and Medicaid may also cover mental health services, depending on eligibility, the type of care, and the provider.

To get a clearer picture of what your plan may cover, you can use the insurance verification tool on this page to check your benefits.

How to Find Mental Health Treatment

When you're ready to explore your options, Recovery.com can help you browse and compare mental health treatment centers based on factors such as location, level of care, insurance, and treatment approach. Explore the centers on this page to learn more about available services, compare your options, and reach out directly with questions as you look for care that fits your needs.

Sources:

1. National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Mental illness. National Institutes of Health.
2. American Psychological Association. (2012). Recognition of psychotherapy effectiveness.
3. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Substance use disorder treatment for people with co-occurring disorders. Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) series, no. 42. SAMHSA publication no. PEP20-02-01-004. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2021). National mental health services survey (N-MHSS): 2020. Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality.
5. Peprah, K., & Argáez, C. (2017). Dialectical behavioral therapy for adults with mental illness: A review of clinical effectiveness and guidelines. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525629/
6. American Psychological Association. (2017). Clinical practice guideline for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults.
7. HealthCare.gov. (n.d.). Mental health & substance abuse coverage. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.