SMJ articles in the category "emergency psychiatry"

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Effect of COVID-19 on Emergency Department Visits for Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts among South Carolina Youth

Objectives: Evidence suggests that the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic negatively affected children’s mental health (MH). The emergency department (ED) is often the first point of contact with a physician for youth who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Population-level reports of ED utilization in South Carolina for suicidal ideation (SI)…

Posted in: adolescents 13 COVID-19 55 emergency psychiatry 2 suicidal ideation 2 suicide attempt 2

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Resource Utilization with the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in a Dedicated Emergency Psychiatric Service

Objectives: There is a dearth of data regarding the use of emergency interventions in dedicated emergency psychiatric service settings, and reliable data are needed. This article describes the frequency and duration of the use of seclusion and restraint for imminent or existing agitation, aggression, or violence in a dedicated emergency…

Posted in: emergency psychiatry 2 resource utilization 2
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