if you are here in america though it can have similarities to being in prison like you cant just leave and you have rules you have to abide by and unless your treatment plan says you have the right to refuse a treatment you have to comply with the treatment options, and sometimes the windows have special mess/bars on them so that those that may be a danger to their self and others cant just climb out a window and harm others.

but it is different then a prison because its more like a hospital setting....hospital rooms with a bed or two, a bed stand and some rooms have lamps. A closet for your personal items and clothing.

most mental health units now allow their patients to wear normal clothing unless they have tried to harm their self or are making attempts to leave with out doctors release.

usually theres a dining room, game room, sun room, exercise room visitors room, therapy rooms, and group therapy rooms. or any combo of rooms depending upon what the treatment options are at the hospital to which you go to.

you will be assigned a psychiatrist,therapist or other treatment providers that will work with you to help get you stabilized so that you dont have any more anxiety / panic attacks and can live at home again without them.