Mental Health Collaboration Hub
This youth came into our ER 9/13 from Grandparents home, who are custodians. He was just in our inpatient unit until 9/11. He came in for suicidal ideation and was cleared for discharge. It’s reported by his team that ongoing he uses suicidal threats to get out of unpreferred activities, and if that doesn’t result in what he wants, he escalates further. He had safety planned with our team for discharge, but when Grandma called him on 9/14 to discuss, he was making suicidal statements to avoid returning home and Grandma then refused to get him. Grandma tried to get him again 9/16 but when she showed up to the ED he escalated and threw an object at her and she left the ED. It’s reported he’s been struggling since the death of his great grandma early last month. Currently there is no recommendation for residential or higher level of care. He’s done PHP in the past and is currently set up with CTSS, DBT, Individual therapy, family therapy and psychiatry at home, but has been in the hospital a lot so hasn’t gotten a lot of these services, and uses suicidal statements to get out of participating in some of them. The County is not exploring any out of home placements at this time. Bereavement counseling and respite were discussed, but those can’t begin until he is discharged. He has endorsed that he enjoys the hospital setting and ambulance rides.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: ADHD
ADHD is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can significantly affect a person’s daily functioning, especially in academic and occupational settings.
MHF-M14-4646
Kiddo came into ED on 9/24 from school for aggressive behavior, was in foster care who is not willing to take pt back. Under custody of the County. Has history of both residential txt (Northwoods 2x) and juvenile detention centers, and has a rule 20. Referral has been made to Prairie Lakes, waiting for response.
MHF-F16-5020
Kiddo arrived in ED on 12/22 after altercation at Passageways Shelter. Has boarded with us many times previously, including 3 in the past month: 11/29-12/5, 12/14-12/18, and now 12/22. Also previously boarded with us 4/26 to 5/29. Was recently at Aspen and Passageways shelters, neither which she can return to. Long history of elopement. County has interim custody. Team was working toward RTC but has also historically been denied by these programs.
MHF-F15-7277
Youth came to our ED 8/27. This is her 3rd time boarding in our ER this month. She lives with Mom at home, however Mom does not want her to return. CMH is involved and offered Mom increased in home crisis services and she declined those. CMH is working on RTC. There is tentative acceptance at a program however its currently approx 3 weeks out- no admit date set yet. Mom has reported there is no family that pt can go with in the interim. Had a MNchoices last week, working on expediting SMRT.
C8SM8SP-M12-7257
Child presented to the emergency department after getting physically aggressive with sister at home. Was brought via EMS to receive mental health evaluation. Pt was recommended discharge home after MHCA. Mother refused to discharge with child to return home.
MHF-F13-7240
This youth presented to the hospital after eloping from her foster residence. She had been on the run for over a month and was brought in by EMS after attempting to enter a youth shelter. She was admitted to the hospital for medical needs and determined to be appropriate for discharge. The foster residence is unable to take her back at this time due to needed home repairs and working on increasing staffing from 1:1 to 2:1.
MFIUP-M9-7237
Admitted to hospital due to suicidal ideation, auditory & visual hallucinations. Pt presented after a suicide attempt via intentional overdose on her prescription methylphenidate.
Predisposing factors: chronic mental illness, extensive family history mental illness; early exposure to domestic violence, childhood trauma, seizure disorder. Precipitating factors/Stressors: family dynamic. Perpetuating factors: history of CPS involvement, chronic mental illness, family dynamic/stressors.
MHF-M15-7120
Youth came into our ED on 7/20. Came straight from another hospital. Has previously been in hotel crisis respite however due to history of property destruction was not allowed to return to the hotel location and provider has not been able to identify another hotel that pt can go to. Is on waiver and team is working toward a single site home, however waiting for DHS to give provider their UMPI# before they can take pt, unclear how long that could be. Parents are refusing to take youth home in the interim.
MFIUP-F15-7229
Admitted due to suicidal and homicidal ideation. Patient struggles with explosive outbursts when she does not get her way. Patient has a hx of calling CPS frequently alleging abuse against mom. Diabetes was managed with an insulin pump until recently, when the pump was removed for inpatient admission and she was transitioned to insulin injections. She reports that the pump was helpful in regulating her diabetes. She reports daily suicidal ideation, describing it as a persistent struggle, with plans to smother or strangle herself. She also experiences homicidal ideations, particularly directed toward her mother and sister.
MFIUP-F14-7201
Pt has hx of several suicide attempts, chronic SI, impulsivity, substance use, and PTSD with dissociative symptoms. Pt has a long history of IPMH and two residential stays at Heartland Girls Ranch. She recently was at a dual treatment center but was discharged following a suicide attempt. We were initially looking for dual RTC, but we have expanded our search to find placement as pt continues to struggle with prolonged hospitalization.