Adolescence and Mental Health: ER Visits on the Rise

Adolescence and Mental Health: ER Visits on the Rise

In recent days, experts in pediatric health have officially asserted that child and adolescent mental health is a national emergency. In a declaration published Oct. 19, experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s Hospital Association, and...
Why We Need 15-Minute Patient Safety Checks

Why We Need 15-Minute Patient Safety Checks

Inpatient psychiatric units have long required 15-minute checks as a part of mandated protocol to ensure the safety of both staff and patients. While some may question the efficacy of these checks, we believe they should remain a part of psychiatric staff members’...