A curated, plain-English library of peer-reviewed and federal research. Hand-picked, not aggregated — every entry is read and summarized so families and clinicians can see what the evidence actually says.
NIMH's annual statistical summary on how many U.S. adults and adolescents live with a mental illness, how many receive treatment, and where the largest gaps are.
SAMHSA's annual census of U.S. mental health facilities — including how many provide 24-hour residential treatment, what populations they serve, and what payers they accept.
A systematic review of how length of stay relates to clinical outcomes in adult residential mental health treatment, across diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
A synthesis of evidence on integrated treatment models for people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including residential settings.
Multi-site outcome research and AACAP guidance on when residential treatment is appropriate for adolescents, and what factors predict better outcomes.
An evidence summary on how family involvement during and after mental health treatment affects relapse, rehospitalization, and long-term recovery.
NIMH · SAMHSA · APA · AACAP · Cochrane · JAMA · The Lancet · NAMI
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