With my experience working at a mental hospital for children and have been to the adult hospital as well. I can honestly say that the adult mental hospital is not bad. Mostly people to them selves and may have those that act out (rarely). It's a 20/20 if you go straight to school, how will you cope with much added stress. Going to be an impatient, you get help right away,and have time to figure something things out....good luck