Previously diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD . Numerous admissions to psychiatric hospitals and Emergency Departments because of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and self-injury. History of CPS, county mental health case managers and crisis services. Plan to jump off a bridge. Self injury has included cutting, scratching, burning and head banging.
Ancillary Support Service: Mental Health Crisis Assessments
Mental health crisis assessment involves the following steps:
1. Immediate decision-making process: A mental health practitioner determines the lethality and referral needs of the client.
2. Triage assessment: Determines urgency and appropriate care options, such as emergency hospitalization, outpatient treatment, or support services1.
3. Psychiatric examination: Establishes a working diagnosis and treatment plan
RMC-M12-4515
12 yo male brought to Ridgeview Medical Center (RMC) via EMS after a verbal and physical outburst at home. Youth felt that his mother was “lying” about him to a visiting social worker and youth became aggressive, throwing dishes on the floor in the kitchen. Youth “pushed” his brother, who then pushed youth. No h/o violence or aggression at school or with individuals outside of his home. Most aggression is shown verbally towards his mother. Mother is not allowing youth back into her home right now. Carver Co. Crisis and COPE have assessed youth and are recommending psychotherapy and/or psychiatry/medication management.