Attendance in group programs is expected at least three times per week. The CDHP emphasizes a group modality as its major treatment intervention. Psycho-educational approaches are the major components of these groups. The groups are restructured and evaluated on an ongoing basis to insure effectiveness with the current patient population. Other groups address other pertinent topics such as relationship issues, stress management issues, and problem solving issues.
Individual psychotherapy is also available as well as family and marital therapy.
The multifaceted education and various resources which are made available to patients through this program will enable them to achieve independence and a higher functional level. The Consultation-Liaison Section provides psychiatric consultation to the Medical, Neurology, and Surgical Services, as well as to the Nursing Home Care Unit. This section also offers direct consultation to physicians, nurses, and social workers regarding ward management problems, patient dispositions, and clinical forensic issues. In collaboration with the Consultation Section of Indiana University Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry, this section also provides a structured teaching base for medical students and residents. A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides emergency room support and intervention during the evening hours, and on weekends and holidays.