Mental illness can be a challengin g and isolating experience. If you're not feeling up to returning to work or school, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) might be a good choice for you. IOPs provide treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, an d addiction. They offer group therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric care. IOPs usually meet 3 - 5 days a week for several hours on time. This type of program can help get your life back on track.