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  What is outpatient mental health treatment? 1. Outpatient mental health treatment: what is it and what are the benefits? Outpatient mental health treatment is a type of treatment that allows people to receive mental health care while living at home and continuing to work or go to school. This type of treatment is often used for people with mild to moderate mental illness. Outpatient mental health treatment can be provided in a variety of settings, including: - Mental health clinics - Hospitals - Community mental health centers - Private practices Outpatient mental health treatment typically consists of individual, group, or family therapy. Treatment is typically provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or counselor. Benefits of outpatient mental health treatment include: - Increased access to mental health care - ability to continue to work or go to school - lower cost than inpatient treatment - flexibility in scheduling - ability to receive treatment in your communit