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Pros	Cons
Intensive Care - You may be able to attend therapy every day, or even multiple times per day. Increased treatment may help you make progress when your normal once-a-week therapy isn't helping as much as you'd like.	Cost - Can be very expensive, and many do not accept insurance. You may have to do a lot of work after discharge to try to get reimbursement from insurance. Note: insurance plans greatly differ in whether they'd reimburse you, for how much, and for what.
Structured Environment - Structured schedules include therapeutic activities, helping stabilize patients by establishing routines and reducing stress.	Disruption to Daily Life - Being away from home, work, or school for extended periods can disrupt personal and professional life.
Multidisciplinary Team - Access to a diverse team of healthcare professionals, offering a broad range of expertise.	Variability in Quality - The quality of facilities can vary significantly, affecting care and overall experience. It can be very difficult to vet facilities for quality and outcomes.
Peer Support - Community living with others facing similar challenges provides a unique and supportive environment.	Treatment Can Be Difficult to Generalize - Most treatment environments are removed from everyday stressors, which can make transitioning back to everyday life and using coping skills outside of treatment more challenging. Careful discharge planning and community support may make for a smoother transition.
Focus on Healing - Allows individuals to focus entirely on recovery without everyday distractions or stressors.	Limited Privacy - Communal living can lead to reduced personal space and privacy, which might be uncomfortable for some.

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