What’s the difference between an IOP and inpatient treatment?

Inpatient and outpatient treatment programs can help adolescents, teens, and young adults heal from challenges like anxiety, depression, and disordered eating. So, how do IOP vs. inpatient treatment differ? In an inpatient treatment program, your child will live at a treatment facility and receive therapy while there. In an intensive outpatient program, they’ll live at home and visit an outpatient center for care.