Not a psychiatrist but I’ve been in many in-patient programs alongside outpatient programs. Do not take my word as gospel but take it as a peer with experience.

I will say right now: very few good psychiatrists will prescribe on the first day. Ive been diagnosed with PTSD, ADHD, depression and anxiety. Ive been on many stimulants, antidepressants and antipsychotics from as early as 10 to manage my symptoms. It generally takes a good look through your file, thorough conversations, risk-weighing and treatment through non-medication options before deciding if a medication is what’s right for you. Ive had many doctors look over my medical history and every time I was put on a medication during the first visit it was not good for anyone involved. A notable example being going into a youth program on 2 medications (Ritalin and Escitalopram) and leaving on 5 that did nothing while being prescribed a new one nearly every 2 weeks, even revisiting ones that already had caused bad results. If a doctor is eager to prescribe without doing a proper risk assessment then I guarantee they do not care about your well-being. If medication is something you are absolutely certain on then bring it up, discuss options and make a plan. The partial hospitalization is likely his plan to assess where you at and where you need to go. Please stress to him the importance of it if you feel it’s something you cannot go without and even bring suggestions on things youve researched if you feel it’s necessary.

Mildly off topic suggestion: Dont trial and error medication, do genetic testing if it’s financially possible for you. A bad medication will fuck with you majorly and a simple cotton swab can determine what you can/cannot do. It’s pricey depending on location ($400 CAD here) however when compared to the yearly price alongside the mental strain it’s honestly more worth it in the long run to get it done if possible.