Private hospital - tw, mention of self harm

I have a lot of history in this area and happy to share my experience if interested.

Hi @Former-Member

I can’t really help with the private insurance question cause I don’t have it. But I have heard lots talk about it and some people will just call them up and ask them outright for what is the best cover for psychiatric inpatient care. I spoke with a lady last week and she said that’s the only cover she has. So as time consuming as it is, maybe just start calling some providers and asking them.

Your second question, although I don’t have private health insurance, I did have a stay in a private mental health facility earlier this year as a publicly funded patient to have ECT treatment. It is my understanding that you do need to be ‘safe’ to stay at private facility’s. They don’t take high risk patient. They still did bag searches for sharps etc. but I felt in good hands there. There was always staff around to talk to. They were happy to dish out PRN medication when needed. And yes, you do learn new ways to cope. I made sure I had things to do all the time, I took in fidget toys, music, painting, there was a gym. And the other patients were lovely to talk to. And yes, the usual stay from my understanding is 3 weeks.

hope that helps!

Thank you. I really appreciate your feedback