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What happens in an intensive unit?
Intensive psychiatric units like Littlestone Lodge provide highly structured, 24/7 care for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, often those at risk to themselves or others. The focus is on stabilisation, assessment, and developing a treatment plan to help patients return to less restrictive environments.
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