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...
Treating Mental Health Patients in the ER

Treating Mental Health Patients in the ER

If you or a loved one is in distress, confused, or a risk to themselves or others, it’s not always clear what to do or where to go for help. The person in crisis may not be in physical pain, but sometimes the lack thereof can make the event more frightening. In many...