Psychiatric Stabilization Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for psychiatric stabilization: what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
What to expect
Getting Support
- •Recovery is not linear; good days and bad days are normal
- •988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 anytime
- •Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- •Your treatment team is here to help; reach out between appointments if needed
Psychiatric Stabilization recovery, day by day
After Treatment
- Follow all post-treatment instructions
- Have someone drive you home after the session
- Rest for the remainder of the day
- Note any changes in your symptoms or mood
Important Safety Information
- You may not notice improvement after the first session
- Avoid alcohol while starting treatment
- Report any severe side effects to your treatment team
- Keep all follow-up appointments
Ongoing Monitoring
- Continue therapy and follow-up appointments
- Track your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels
- Report any worsening of symptoms to your treatment team
- Engage in healthy routines: regular sleep schedule, exercise, social connection
When to call your provider or 911
- •Thoughts of harming yourself or others (call 988 immediately)
- •Severe headache or seizure after treatment
- •Sudden severe worsening of symptoms
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 7
First sessions complete
Treatment underway; assessing initial response
- Day 21
Early response evaluation
Evaluating treatment response
- Day 42
Full treatment evaluation
Assess overall response and plan next steps
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