Psychiatric Diagnosis: Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric diagnoses that involve excessive and persistent worry or fear. These disorders can significantly impact daily life and well-being.

HCMCH-F13-5634

13-year-old female with a history of autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

On 4/23/25 according to EMS, the patient had an argument with her mother around 5:00 PM today and subsequently left the home abruptly.
This is her second time boarding in APS; she was admitted two weeks ago and remained for two weeks while in-home services were being arranged. She was discharged but returned due to elopement and aggressive behavior toward her mother.

During her previous admission, she was referred to CABHH but placed on the waiting list. She has also been referred to Beacon for respite care and has been on the waiting list at Grafton for over a year.

MHF-F14-5621

Youth came into our ED on 5/6 from the Bridge for Youth shelter. Shelter refusing to take her back. She has boarded with us before for a short time last June. Currently has CADI and CMH, both through contracted agencies. Unable to access County screening team due to contracted CM, so MH GH and residential are not options currently. MCCP referral is in, also have referral to CABHHS and Grafton- awaiting approval from Arkansas Foundation and for acceptance at the program.

PH-F12-5504

Patient is a 12-year-old female, currently at PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital.
Recommendation is for level 6 PRTF.
Patient would be able to discharge to a lower level of care while awaiting admission to a PRTF, although she does not have a current placement through the county.
Patient has had a previous inpatient hospitalizations, through UMMC for 38 days waiting for a placement through the county and
PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital 02/02/2025-03/17/2025. Patient was admitted to PrairieCare Residential 03/17/2025-03/20/2025 although was stepped back up to inpatient due to safety concerns.
She has a known history significant for MDD, GAD, and PTSD.

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Establish PRTF:
(eligibility form sent to AFMC on 3/26)
-Nexus East Bethel (referral sent & under review)
-Northwood (referral sent, pt’s mother revoked consent on 4/10 due to distance)
-Leo Hoffman (not viable option due to only male patients)
-Grafton (not viable option due to needing ASD, ID, or DD)

MHF-F13-5583

Pt came to our ED on 4/20 from home, where she is unable to return at this time. CPS is looking for foster care placement. Open to DD waiver and crisis respite is also being sought, MCCP referral has been made. Do not believe pt has had out of home placement before. Had DA 3/31 and outpatient therapy was the recommendation.

MHF-F13-5407

Kiddo came to us on 3/17 from residing with aunt who adopted her, and aunt is refusing to let her return. She has previously been in PRTF and has a felony assault charge that she was deemed incompetent for via a rule 20. Due to that most placement options have declined her. She has a CMH CM and the County team is exploring getting MNchoices expedited to look at waiver placement options.

MFIUP-F13-5535

Pt presented to the FV Riverside ED on 3/17/25 from school for agitation and aggression in the context of being questioned by school security about misusing her medications (which was reported to school by her guardian). She has remained in the ED boarding awaiting placement at a residential facility as guardian/aunt has not felt safe to have her return home. In the ED, she has had multiple behavioral codes, has been aggressive to staff, and has self injured. Given her out of control behaviors and the ED’s inability to manage her, she was admitted to UMMC unit 7ITC on 4/11/25 as a boarder while she awaits placement. Significant symptoms on the initial presentation include irritability, aggression, out of control behaviors, impulsivity, and SIB. Was previously admitted to Nexus-East Bethel but assaulted staff so unable to return.

MHF-M16-5515

Came to our ED on 4/10 only because the County had no where else to bring him. Mille Lacs County has custody. He just left the lino lakes juvenile detention center. Has been to many juvenile detention placements, but is no longer required to be there. Has some history of substance use, but most SUD treatments have denied him due to aggression. Has been sober for 2 months now as he was at JDC and now the hospital. County is exploring out of state MH treatment facilities, as well as in state MH group homes, shelters, evaluation programs. Working on getting a recommendation for PRTF through a psychologist who had seen him for civil commitment. Working on SMRT and MNchoices for waiver placement options.

NMH8R0MGH-M25-5508

Presents to the ER with Guardian, passive suicidal ideation, feels misunderstood with regard to gender and cultural identity, adopted as a child. Adoptive parents not an option for living. Borderline Intellectual Functioning/Possible Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Per DD Case Manager, they have tried At Home Living, no openings, Genesis homes has not openings and not able to put patient on a wait list. Patient needs a placement that can accommodate transgender, and she has had inappropriate contact with others in prior GH settings. VOA is assessing.

MHF-F13-5435

Youth came to our ED 3/24 after altercation at home with Mom. Mom is refusing to pick her up. Has briefly boarded with us twice in the recent past, discharged home both times with WARM and FRSS services. Has contracted CMH CM. Mom is wanting RTC or PRTF. Reportedly County is working on switching her to operated CM to potentially access the screening team and those services.

MHF-F14-4898

Pt came to us 11/18/24 after an altercation at her ongoing GH in which she physically aggressed against another youth. Its reported that youth plans to press charges. She is not allowed to return to that GH, but that provider is working to see if they can set up a new setting for this pt, both temporary and ongoing. Team also has another GH they are looking into for her. This kiddo boarded with us previously, prior to discharge to her last GH, 9/24-11/1 of last year. Dakota County currently has custody. She is also open to CMH and waiver.