ED Screening and Treatment Options for Pediatric (ED STOP) Suicide Mental Health Assessment

• 2023

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This mental health assessment serves as a guide for emergency departments (ED) to help identify and treat children at risk of suicide. It describes the need for written procedures, 24/7 access to mental health professionals, and structured assessments. The guide suggests using telemedicine and community resources when needed. It also highlights the importance of training ED staff on these processes. The goal is to ensure that high-risk pediatric patients receive proper care quickly and effectively by following clear guidelines and utilizing available resources like telepsychiatry services or local mental health programs.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Psychology, Adolescent; Psychology, Child; Mental Health Services; Suicide; Telemedicine; Guidelines as Topic; Suicide Prevention; Emergency Service, Hospital; Risk Assessment

Institutions: EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center (EIIC)

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