Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies: Innovations and Resources to Address a Rising Crisis

• 2023

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This video describes how more children are facing mental and behavioral health emergencies. It explains that hospitals and doctors are seeing more kids with problems like anxiety, depression, or trouble behaving. It also shares new ideas and resources to help these children get the care they need quickly. The video highlights ways to support families, train staff, and use technology so kids can feel better faster during a crisis.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

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

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Behavioral Symptoms; Child Health Services; Crisis Intervention; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Emergencies

Institutions: Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM)

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