How much does it cost to get diagnosed with a mental illness? Find out through this post. 

The cost of mental illness care can be discouraging, but there are ways to get help and get the treatment you need at a reasonable price. Here's what you need to know about getting diagnosed and treating your condition:

There are many types of mental health professionals. These include psychiatrists (doctors who specialize in mental health), psychologists, clinical social workers and licensed professional counsellors. Marriage and family therapists are also considered to be mental health professionals because their job involves seeking betterment for family and couple relationships. Occupational therapists on the other hand, treat patients who have conditions that affect the body's ability to move as well as those suffering from sensory overload due to injury or disease of the nervous system.

The cost of a mental illness diagnosis can vary depending on the type of care you receive. You may be able to get all or part of the cost covered by insurance, such as Medicare or Medicaid. Or you may have to pay it out-of-pocket. 

The price for a full-service psychiatric assessment at an inpatient facility ranges from $1,000–$2,000 per day and can go up depending on how long it takes to complete the assessment (for example longer than two days will cost more). A short outpatient visit may cost less than $100 but could also involve multiple visits over several weeks so this is also something worth considering when budgeting your treatment plan.

Therapy: You will likely pay for therapy out of pocket, and this may or may not be covered by your insurance plan. If it's not, you'll have to pay for it yourself. Therapy can range from $20-$50 per hour depending on the provider and what kind of treatment they provide. 

Hospitalization: If you need to go into a hospital for treatment, expect to pay a bill ranging from $1K-$3K per day depending on how long you stay at the facility (and whether or not there are any other types of services involved). It's also important to keep in mind that if someone needs emergency care but doesn't live nearby enough (or has an emergency), then this can add up quickly!

Depending on the type of treatment you need, there's a wide range of expenses that come into play when getting help from qualified professionals. 

• Medication is often recommended as part of treatment plans—this can also be expensive if you require multiple prescriptions or take them daily (for example). Getting insurance coverage for medications will help keep costs down; however, many people without private insurance have trouble affording their meds due to high deductibles and co-pays associated with prescription drugs being covered under Medicaid programs or Medicare Part D plans (which provides access to prescription medications only). 

• Mental health clinics offer low-cost services compared with traditional medical facilities like hospitals; however, they're not always accessible in rural areas where public transportation options aren't always available due to limited parking spaces nearby near these locations where services are offered such as Timberline Lodge (Portland), A River Bend Lodge (Wichita Falls), Wilderness Psychiatric Services East Unit at McNeel State Hospital near Gladstone MI etc.

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Many people think that it’s cheaper to just ignore their mental health issues and try to tough them out. But the truth is, untreated mental illnesses can cause serious problems in your life, including a higher risk of suicide and other life-threatening conditions. So, if you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, don’t wait another day before getting help!

Curious about the length of time before you can get a diagnosis? Check out this article or learn more about mental health here.