Inpatient Trauma Centers in Minnesota

AMFM Mental Health Treatment has over a decade of experience providing mental health care for patients struggling with trauma. Living and coping with trauma can be difficult and unmanageable without the right resources. Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, hyperarousal, avoidance and more. Trauma, including one-time, multiple, or long-lasting repetitive events, affects everyone differently; some individuals may clearly display criteria associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but many more individuals will exhibit resilient responses or brief subclinical symptoms or consequences that fall outside of diagnostic criteria.1 For this reason, trauma services may vary depending upon an individual’s unique needs.

Inpatient mental health treatment for trauma consists of live-in care, with compassionate clinical teams and state of the art facilities. AMFM Mental Health Treatment provides trauma-informed therapy, psychiatry, and other wellness resources to help improve you or your loved one’s well-being. With over a decade of experience providing trauma care to individuals who need it, AMFM’s inpatient programs provide structure, a safe environment, and personalized treatment plans. Call our compassionate admissions team today for more information about our trauma programs.

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Common Reactions to Trauma

Traumatic events can have different effects upon different people. Initial reactions to trauma can include exhaustion, confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, numbness, dissociation, confusion, physical arousal, and blunted affect.2 As time goes on, trauma can have lasting effects on emotional nature, physical reactions, emotional dysregulation, numbing, somatization, and more. While some cases may manifest in subtle reactions, other cases may leave an individual struggling with PTSD flashbacks or other more severe symptoms.

PTSD Criteria

According to the DSM-5, in order to be diagnosed with PTSD, an individual must match the following criteria:3
  • Criterion A (1 required): The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s): direct exposure, witnessing the trauma, learning that the trauma happened to a close relative or close friend, indirect exposure to aversive details of the trauma, usually in the course of professional duties (e.g., first responders, medics)
  • Criterion B (1 required): The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced, in the following way(s): unwanted upsetting memories, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional distress or physical reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders
  • Criterion C (1 required): Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli (thoughts, feelings, reminders) after the trauma
  • Criterion D (2 required): Negative thoughts or feelings that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s): inability to recall key features of the trauma, overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world, exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma, negative affect, decreased interest in activities, feeling isolated, difficulty experiencing positive affect
  • Criterion E (2 required): Trauma-related arousal and reactivity that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s): irritability or aggression, risky or destructive behavior, hypervigilance, heightened startle reaction, difficulty concentrating or sleeping
  • Criterion F (required): Symptoms last for more than 1 month.
  • Criterion G (required): Symptoms create distress or functional impairment (e.g., social, occupational).
Among the U.S. population, 7-8 percent will have PTSD at some point in their lives; Approximately 10 percent of women, 4 percent of men, and 5 percent of adolescents have met the criteria for PTSD in their lifetime.4 Treating PTSD sometimes may feel like treating invisible wounds. Inpatient treatment can help you or your loved one overcome and manage PTSD symptoms.

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What is an Inpatient Mental Health Facility for Trauma?

Long-term residential mental health facilities are designed to offer resources, structure and treatment plans to those struggling with a variety of mental health conditions. Because these are inpatient behavioral health programs, they offer a more holistic and hands-on approach to treatment than an outpatient facility might, with 24/7 access to health care and personalized treatment plans. While both outpatient and inpatient facilities can be helpful resources for those struggling with mental health, residential mental health facilities in Minnesota tend to offer more structure at a higher level of care, with clinical and technical teams trained for live-in attention.

At the end of the day, the goal is to provide clients with a higher quality of life, and lasting cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques for when they return to their daily lives. Investing time and energy into a long-term residential mental health facility in Minnesota can enable you or your loved one to successfully overcome and cope with their mental health challenges.

Inpatient vs Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

Though the idea of outpatient treatment may feel more manageable on first glance, and very well may be the right option for you, long-term residential mental health facilities offer a higher level of care, and as a result, are often more effective and successful for long-term recovery. According to recent studies, clients in residential treatment were found nearly three times as likely as clients in outpatient treatment to complete their course of treatment.5

Inpatient Treatment

Inpatient Treatment refers to a residential facility, or live-in mental health care programming in a facility. Inpatient treatment allows you or your loved one to engage in interpersonal therapy with licensed therapists and group therapy sessions, while healing in a safe and supportive environment. Inpatient mental health programming usually also provides the highest level of care, with 24/7 clinical care, psychiatry and medication management, and personalized treatment plans for lasting well-being.

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient Programs (Intensive Outpatient Programs IOP or Partial Hospitalization Programs PHP) offer comprehensive mental health care at a more flexible schedule, with both in-person and virtual options available. Unlike residential care, outpatient treatment can offer online therapy and programming, but without 24/7 treatment teams on staff. Outpatient treatment plans still offer a combination of individual and group therapy, through a holistic approach, but in a less structured environment. Contact us today to begin your confidential and free mental health diagnostic assessment.

AMFM provides clients with stable and supportive environments, as they carry out individual and group therapy sessions catered to individual needs. There’s something powerful about knowing you or your loved one are cared for on a personal level, while also ensuring a clinical level of care regarding medication management, comprehensive personalized treatment plans, and more.

Types of Therapy Treating Trauma in Minnesota

AMFM Mental Health Treatment for trauma combines holistic and evidence-based mental health services in order to help each person overcome their particular risk factors and challenges with a fresh toolkit of skills. AMFM uses different trauma-informed treatment modalities depending upon the individual inpatient center in the Minneapolis area. In the case of individuals with trauma, therapies and mental health resources are often geared toward recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a renowned method of reprocessing most often used in trauma therapy. By activating the prefrontal cortex through a series of bilateral stimulation, qualified professionals can lead you through traumatic experiences, helping you to alleviate the distress symptomized by trauma. When struggling with high-stress environments, common stressors and traumatic events, EMDR therapy is highly recommended for effective treatment.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that’s focused on restructuring and reprogramming maladaptive and negative thought processes. Psychologists are trained to help you change your cognitive and emotional processes in order to outgrow coping mechanisms that may no longer be serving you. Cognitive processing therapy including specific types like prolonged exposure therapy have proven to be useful in trauma-informed treatment.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly referred to as “talk therapy,” and is designed to help process emotions. Qualified professionals offer psychological therapy to move forward with healthy ways of engaging in interpersonal relationships and alleviating physical and emotional distress.

Group Therapy

Group therapy sessions can be used to provide structured times to help you understand that you are not alone in your struggles, encouraging peer support through these challenges, while also providing guidance, suggestions and communications from psychologists with specialized backgrounds.

Individual Therapy

Our individual therapy sessions for men provide a safe, one-on-one space to explore personal challenges and develop effective coping strategies, utilizing evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). These tailored sessions focus on addressing root causes of mental health concerns and fostering long-term resilience.

Holistic Therapies

Our inpatient program integrates holistic therapies into our treatment plans to address the mind-body connection, using mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and nutritional guidance. These practices enhance overall well-being and complement evidence-based therapies for comprehensive healing.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

ECT is a form of “Shock Therapy,” designed for brain stimulation, and only utilized in cases of severe depression. While ECT has historically gotten a bad reputation, when properly administered it can be a useful tool for those who cannot accept psychiatric assistance.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a type of therapy that uses magnetic pulses to treat anxiety and depression by stimulating certain areas of the brain. This is a noninvasive method of treatment that some mental health programs offer. 

Family Therapy

AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers family therapy through virtual family support groups that provide a dedicated time for military families to engage in supportive and constructive interactions, fostering stronger relationships, and enhancing the overall treatment experience. Recovery takes a village, and it’s often helpful for family members to be involved in behavioral growth.

Additional Mental Health Conditions for Treatment

AMFM Mental Health Treatment has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health disorders beyond anxiety through evidence-based therapies, including but not limited to the following:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis 
  • Schizophrenia
  • Panic Attacks

Recovery can feel isolating; mental health programming can provide cohesive treatment plans to help you or your loved one as you move forward.

Admissions Process for AMFM Trauma Programs

At AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we recognize that reaching out for help isn’t easy. Our goal is to help you decide whether or not an AMFM residential mental health facility will be the best fit for you, and so our admissions process has evolved over the years for your ease and access.

 

  1.   Give us a call or fill out this form – it’s confidential and your insurance company will not be alerted.
  2.   Our team will check insurance coverage and benefits in order to help inform your conversation about next steps.
  3.   A member of the AMFM team will reach out to connect with you.

 

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Yes, most health insurance companies provide some form of coverage for trauma therapy and treatment. This often includes both inpatient and outpatient care, depending on your symptoms. Coverage generally applies to therapy, counseling, and medication management services. Your plan may have limitations, exclusions, referrals, or required authorizations that vary by provider.

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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (US). Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2014. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 57.) Chapter 3, Understanding the Impact of Trauma. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/

 U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. (2013, June 6). PTSD and DSM-5. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/essentials/dsm5_ptsd.asp#one 

Posttraumatic stress disorder fact sheet. (n.d.-d). https://www.ssa.gov/disability/Documents/PTSD%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf 

 “Residential and outpatient treatment completion in the U.S.: Moderation analysis by demographics.” PubMed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26925821/. Accessed 20 February 2025.