I was hospitalized in early September and I found it to be a big help. I was close to suicide when my doctor sent me to the hospital. Mainly it gave the doctor the ability to change all my meds at one time while keeping a close eye on me. I did, also, receive some good counseling and advice during my stay but mostly the med change brought me out of my depression. It was a good experience. I was my third time being hospitalized and only one of those times was a negative experience.