An individual who displays serious psychotic symptoms, but would not benefit from being sent to a large state psychiatric hospital for a long period of time, would best be served by:

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Short-term hospitalization in a local psychiatric unit would provide the individual with the necessary treatment and support to address their psychotic symptoms, without the need for a long-term stay in a large state psychiatric hospital or the lack of support in a sheltered workshop or halfway house. Aftercare may be necessary after the initial hospitalization, but it would not be sufficient for addressing serious psychotic symptoms.

An Individual Who Displays Serious Psychotic Symptoms, but Would Not