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.”