What Is an Intervention Program?

Intervention programs are treatment methods within the mental health area. They are used in a variety of circumstances, but each type of intervention offers the overall benefit of collaborative care, through partnership between clinicians, parents and the kids.

Types

• There are varying types of intervention programs. A common intervention program is addictions-centric. Individuals with drug, alcoholic, gambling and sexual addictions--as well as compulsive eating issues--may seek intervention counseling. Another common form of intervention program focuses on treatment of childhood developmental disabilities. Eating disorder patients also benefit from intervention programs.

Specifics

• A major tenet of any intervention program is that it is intense therapy for correction of an issue or set of issues. The intervention program focuses on collaborative care. Varying members of the family--including the patient--may learn coping strategies and tips for advancing treatment progress.

Benefits

• One of the major benefits of an intervention program is the collaborative approach. The patient, the family and clinicians work together, while advancing patient care and resolving issues. Another major benefit of an intervention program is that the patient and family each hear the perspective of one another on the illness and treatment. Enhanced communication positively impacts future outcomes for the patient.