Hospital Prevention Poems
A lot of what I do both for myself and for my peers is hospital prevention. I would not feel such a pressing need to prevent hospitalizations if they were more ethical, therapeutic experiences AND if they were not so expensive. Even with insurance, expect to pay a few thousand dollars. "What is it that you get from the hospital that makes you want to go?" I asked someone a few days ago. The answer was, "attention." AHA. YES I go to the hospital because I want mental health attention too. With hospital prevention, it is important to realize the benefits of a hospital to see if you can get those same needs met in another way. One may or may not get adequate mental health attention in a hospital. One may or may not need more mental health attention AFTER the hospitalization because of post-hospital PTSD. So, what can a person do? First, realize that needing attention is not bad. People with physical health challenges need attention