When I was IP it was on a trauma ward, on a whole different wing from the regular psych ward. It was quite different from what I have read about IP. We had groups all day long, art and music therapy, physical stuff-yoga and relaxation, group processing, educational, skill building. Daily appts with the psychiatrist who worked there. Individual therapy 3 times per week. All groups were mandatory. We were locked out of our rooms all day, although we would be let in if we asked to use the restroom. After supper there was some free time. We could shower (if we asked to be let into our room to do so), or hang out in one of two areas. But we were pretty much expected to "work" during those times. Journalling, filling out DBT/CBT worksheets, reading stuff about our condition. And they did extensive psych testing if they thought it was warranted. We were allowed outside in a fenced area 4 times a day. It was there for smokers,but I was allowed to go outside with them even though I don't smoke. No cell phones, no computers. We were allowed to make phone calls at certain times of day, but there was no privacy for that.