The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies
- Mohsen Saidinejad; Susan Duffy; Dina Wallin; Jennifer Hoffmann; Madeline Joseph; Jennifer Schieferle Uhlenbrock; Kathleen Brown; Muhammad Waseem; Sally Snow; Madeline Andrew; Alice Kuo; Carmen Sulton; Thomas Chun; Lois Lee
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) , American College of Emergency Physicians , Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
The article discusses the management of children and youth with acute mental health needs in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). It emphasizes the importance of early identification, assessment, and intervention for mental health crises in young patients. The article highlights the challenges faced by EDs in providing comprehensive care and offers recommendations for improving care delivery, such as implementing standardized assessment tools and enhancing collaboration between EDs and mental health services. The goal is to ensure timely and appropriate care for children and youth with acute mental health needs, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing the burden on EDs.
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