Table 5. Length of Stay, by Principal MHSA Diagnosis

Principal MHSA Diagnosis Mean Length of Stay (in days)
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders 11.1
Disorders usually diagnosed in infancy, childhood, and adolescence 9.7
Impulse control disorders 9.6
Delirium, dementia, and amnestic and cognitive disorders 8.6
Mood disorders including bipolar disorders and depressive disorders 7.0
Disruptive behavior disorders 5.8
Personality disorders 5.6
Miscellaneous mental disorders 3.6
Substance-related disorders including drug and alcohol abuse disorders 4.6
Anxiety disorders 3.8
Adjustment disorders 3.3

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