First of all (((((((HELLO))))))) Yes I have been in a partial hosp. program. I think mostly it depends on why you will be going. With me it was because I tried to harm myself several times, but I made it through. At that time I was still very brittle, and was for a couple years. I still am at times. The program in my state may be different than where you are. Here things are like a large group session, just like inpatient, only around 4 or 5 you get to go home. There are dicussions about all types of things, where you can talk with a group about your problems, and may find solutions. I didn't do well in it bc I was unable to talk about the abuse I lived through my life. But that was me. I am a 50 something woman, who was brought up during a time that you didn't talk about things that happened behind closed doors. (((((((BIG HUGS TO YOU))))))) and open up so things don't follow you through your whole life!!!!!!!