12:15–1:00
Lunch
1:15–3:15
Small group work (art therapy, yoga, guided meditations, creative writing, etc.)
3:30–4:00
Communication skills
4:00–5:00
Lounge activities
5:15–6:00
Dinner
6:30–8:30
Group movie time
9:00
Lights out
As noted by theAmerican Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, “When wards offer a wide range of activities, including art, meditation, organized games, and exercise opportunities, service users reported better moods and decreased levels of boredom.”