Pt presented to ED with family after FBI visited family after an anonymous tip that patient was having SI and HI regarding a mass shooting in the context of worsening depression and anxiety. Pt acknowledged recent homicidal ideation as a means to justify ending his own life. Initially pt denied creating a written plan, denies attempts to get a gun or have possession of a gun, or thought of a specific school or time he would do this, though, he now states he identified two elementary schools as potential targets. During past assessments he has acknowledged reasons for not going forth with this shooting – like the attempt would fail and he would be in a worse situation and he does not want to actually hurt people. Similarly, suicidal thoughts are present with thoughts of shooting himself, but does not have intent or obtained means to act on it. Although these are moderate-high risk thoughts, patient is able to keep self and others safe while in the hospital at this time. Aspects of his clinical history that put pt at risk for progressing to future violence include pre-occupation with prior shooters, nihilistic beliefs, and time spent in a potentially radicalizing online community. Additionally, mom reported partner had a gun in the home and patient + step-brother was looking around the house for this gun. The leading drivers of current SI and HI seem to be significant anxiety and co-morbid depression. Has experienced significant neglect and sexual abuse that have impacted his current mood and outlook as well.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: Depression
Depression is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities.
MHF-M16-6652
Youth came to our ED on 3/24 from home after an altercation with Mom. He has a history of physical aggression against Mom. He is commercial insurance, so there is currently no County involvement. Mom would like him to get RTC however there isn’t a DA with that recommendation currently. Mom is not currently agreeable to shelters.
CH8SCH-F13-6644
Patient presented to ER from residential treatment after assaulting staff. This was patient’s second day of residential treatment followed by lengthy back-to-back hospitalizations. Patient recently assaultive to staff and oppositional at times. Has required multiple PRN’s for dysregulation. Residential treatment facility therapeutically discharged her to the hospital.
CH8SCH-M15-6641
Patient presented to ER for assessment of SI after being confronted for sexually abusing younger sibling. Patient has been having ongoing sexualized behaviors of sneaking pornography & sending and requesting nude photos to adults. Chronic SI when confronted or held accountable. Patient not able to return to home with younger siblings and residential is recommended. Looking for temporary placement while awaiting residential.
PH-M15-6144
Recommedning PRTF/RTC
15 year old male who presents to PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital due to suicide attempt with increased SI and SIB.
He has a history of several inpatient stays, has engaged in PHP, individual therapy, family therapy, and RTC at Gerard
Funding is in place for RTC with Polk County
Discharge plan as of 9/29:
PRTF/Level 6 (referrals placed by CMHCM, Approved by AFMC for PRTF)
– Northwood (reviewing, waitlist 3-4 months)
– Nexus East Bethel (referral submitted, reviewing possible opening early Oct.)
– Grafton (referral submitted, under review, declined due to inability to support level of care)
– Leo Hoffman Center (CMHCM to resubmit referral, declined due to safety concerns and inability to provided 1:1 staffing, able to re-refer upon further stabilization)
QRTP/ Level 5:
– Return to Nexus Gerard (under review, declined to return. Discharge effective 9/12)
– Bar None Haven (referral submitted)
AH-M14-6502
Aggressive outburst at school, punched a window. Foster placement unwilling accept return to placement.
CH8SCH-F14-6487
Patient presented from local residential facility after getting into an argument with staff where she tied rubber bands around her neck in an attempt to end her life resulting in staff needing to remove the bands and discoloration of her face. She was able to hide and sneak in additional items to self harm with into the ER and inpatient unit where she again placed something around her neck. Residential unable to accept her for return as they feel they are not able to keep her safe and that she needs a higher level of care.
MHF-M16-6455
Youth came into our ED on 1/13/26 and was determined to be ready for discharge. Came from Grandparents who are refusing to take him home until he gets SUD treatment. He is unagreeable to SUD treatment at this time, willing to do OP. County is not funding shelter due to not having custody. Parent referred shelter referrals have been made however custodians refused the Bridge who were looking at accepting him. Has been to Lakeside Academy and Wings SUD treatment in the past and eloped from both. No waiver currently. FV Maplewood declined primarily due to pt being unagreeable to treatment, but also due to concerns of elopement and Grandparents being willing to get him from the ED. Has been declined by many other RTCs as well. Referral pending with Anthony Louis.
CH8SCH-F16-6368
Patient was at Heartland Girls Ranch and reports that she tried to run from the facility, scratching her arm and hitting her head on the wall. Patient reported suicidal ideations with a plan. County is guardian of patient due to past abuse. County feels like patient needs PRTF level of care. On the waitlist at CABHH.
SBMC-F15-6411
Patient presented to the ED with her father after ingesting a screw while at school. EGD completed to remove the screw and she returned to the ED. Mental health team met with patient and father making the recommendation for acute inpatient MH placement. Patient denied ingestion to kill self and denied SI. She has a history of swallowing 2 AA batteries in Dec as well as another episode of swallowing a button batter a couple days prior. After those interactions she spent 11 on our medical floor waiting for a discharge plan. She was finally placed at an acute inpatient unit only to return home in a week with no additional supports in place. The original recommendation was for a long term residential placement but that was changed to discharging to home.
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