On our wards, treatment moves at an acute, focused pace that prioritises safety and practical stabilisation. In Cape Town, multidisciplinary teams meet daily and sessions are brief, structured and oriented toward immediate coping strategies and clear discharge plans. Therapy blends focused conversations with collaborative planning, written safety and relapse‑prevention steps, and close coordination with family or community services between contacts. People seeking rapid symptom relief and clear next steps often find this direct, team‑based way of working helpful.