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Rehab Centers in Utah are a Valuable Part of the State's Mental Health Treatment
Residential rehabilitation centers offer round-the-clock care, freeing you from peer pressure and the stress and complications of everyday life. For people struggling with serious mental health and substance abuse issues, rehab is often the best option because treatment centers offer a chance to get comprehensive care in a safe environment. People seeking inpatient rehab may benefit from the Affordable Care Act that as it requires insurers to cover mental health issues. If your mental health struggles meet the requirements of your insurer, all or a portion of your rehab stay may be covered.
Not all rehab facilities are inpatient facilities. Some offer day treatment or intensive outpatient services, allowing you to return home at night. No matter what option you choose, though, rehab offers intensive care. You'll typically have access to, at minimum, the following treatment services:
- Informal support from peers struggling with issues similar to your own. You may also participate in group therapy, support groups, or 12-step programs.
- Therapy sessions with a therapist who specializes in your condition.
- Medical care for any physical or mental health conditions you have. If you need to detox from drugs or alcohol, a medical team can also help you with this.
- Enrichment activities such as yoga, exercise, art therapy, or even career-building programs.
After you complete rehab, you may be able to continue therapy or group support programs even as a non-resident.
Mental Health Care in Utah
Like many states across the nation, Utah is facing a mental health crisis. The state ranks near the bottom on most measures of mental health care. In fact, in a 2013 Kaiser Family Foundation, 38.5% of adults surveyed reported having poor mental health. Mental health advocates worry that the state hasn't done enough to respond to these issues, with Utah spending just $58 per capita on mental health services.
Mental Health America's report on the state of mental health in America, Parity or Disparity: The state of Mental Health in America, notes that Utah's mental health system has left many people unserved or under-served. The state ranks 45th in care for adults with mental health issues and 23rd for children with mental health challenges. Among youth, 49% of high schoolers who have a serious mental health issue and who receive special education services end up dropping out of school. The National Alliance on Mental Illness notes that the state's public health system serves just 22% of needy people with mental health problems in the state, leaving the rest to fend for themselves. Consequently, Mental Health America ranks Utah 40th among all states in terms of access to quality care.
These care gaps mean that many people with mental health challenges are left getting care from the prison system rather than from qualified mental health professionals. Among incarcerated children, 70% experience a mental health issue. In the state prison system, 73% of women and 55% of men experience at least one diagnosable mental health condition.
Statistical Data on Utah's Residents
Utah's overall population is more than 2.9 million. It's a more sparsely populated state compared to the national average, with just 33.6 people per square mile, compared to 87.4 nationwide. It is home to the nation's largest population of Mormons, with 62.2% of residents claiming membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 91.6% of residents self-identify as white. Compared to 28.8% of people nationwide, 30.3% of Utah residents have graduated college.
References:
- By the numbers: Mental illness behind bars. (2014, May 15). Retrieved from http://kaiserhealthnews.org/news/by-the-numbers-mental-illness-jail/
- Census: Share of Utah's Mormon residents holds steady. (2012, April 17). Retrieved from http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home3/53909710-200/population-lds-county-utah.html.csp
- Mental Health America. (2014). Parity or disparity: The state of mental health in America, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/files/Parity%20or%20Disparity%202015%20Report.pdf
- Percent of adults reporting poor mental health by race/ethnicity. (2013). Retrieved from http://kff.org/other/state-indicator/poor-mental-health-by-re/
- Utah. (2014, December 4). Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/49000.html
- State Statistics: Utah. Arlington, VA: National Alliance on Mental Illness, n.d. PDF