Psychiatric Diagnosis: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

DMDD is a psychiatric diagnosis that applies to children and adolescents who exhibit severe temper outbursts and persistent irritability. It is often associated with difficulties in regulating emotions.

MHF-F13-6418

Youth came to our ED on 12/24 from the YSC, after being there for a week, boarding in our ED prior to that from 12/2-12/16. YSC has not yet finalized their decision about acceptance back to their program, County leadership is meeting with their team again today, but they have concerns about them returning. Has a crisis home via Wingspan that they can return to in mid Feb once they have established 3:1 staffing, but they can not get staffing set up until then. CABHH referral is being made however that will be a long time out. Pt has been to Grafton in the past, no current recommendation for community treatment placement, our team is not recommending acute IPMH. Has intellectual disability as well.

CH8SCH-M13-6400

Patient presented for overdose following rule enforcement at home. This is patient’s 5th inpatient hospitalization for suicide attempts/ideation. Suicidality appears to be in context to limit enforcement and a desire “to get back at mom.” Appears manipulative in nature. He attends most programming and has not displayed any emotional or behavioral dysregulation since admission.

PH-F17-6394

Recommendation for PRTF.
17-year-old Trans Male patient who presented to PrairieCare following a mental health crisis assessment due to auditory and visual hallucinations, self-harming behaviors , refusal of medications, and refusal to eat. Patient was recently administratively discharged from RTC.

PH-M16-6335

Recommending level 5 RTC
16-year-old male who presented to PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital as a step up from PHP. When home for the weekend, he had increased emotional and behavioral dysregulation with symptoms of psychosis and was brought to the ED by his mother.
He has a psychiatric history of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, autism spectrum disorder with accompanying intellectual impairment, intellectual developmental disorder, mild, fetal alcohol syndrome, and ADHD.
This is his second psychiatric inpatient hospitalization; he was attending PHP prior to this hospitalization and has a history of psychiatric outpatient services.

MHF-F13-6278

Youth came into our ED 10/31 after an altercation in the car with Mom, on the way from being discharged from RTC after 6 months there. Mom reports she can not take her home. County would prefer higher level of care than RTC however she has been denied by Grafton, so only 1 potential option remains and referral was made. MNchoices is being completed today 11/5. Exploring all options currently. Has recent sexual exploitation history.

AH-M6-6272

Behavioral dysregulation in the context of Familial Foster Home, and in care of respite provider. Breaking items in the home environment. Suicidal behaviors “wrapping items around his head”. CPS involved. Working towards residential placement.

CH8SCH-M12-6116

Presented to ETC after overdose on medication. Recent hospitalization at PrairieCare and overdosed after returning home. Has had 4 inpatient hospitalizations over the last year. Participated in partial hospitalization program after inpatient stay in March. Recommending residential hospitalization due to multiple inpatient hospital stays in the last year.

AH-F15-6102

The Guardian/Dakota Cty are planning for residential treatment for pt and she is indeed currently court ordered to remain hospitalized until this is located. She does not need inpatient level of care but here is no safe discharge location. History of sex trafficking and was recently picked up with a known trafficker. It was verbally reported that pt had a DA in July that recommended a level 6 placement and that CM was working on a facility in Arizona. Will ask for confirmation and documentation as hear from CM and request list of referrals, assist as able.

MFIUP-M6-6033

Mom transferred to rights to dad 2 years ago through a CHIPS petition. McLeod county CPS has been working voluntarily with the family for awhile (CPS worker Daisy Vinkemeier 320-300-8724). Dad had been doing well up until recently when he relapsed. Dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday at the same time as patient due to medical issues. Due to this, McLeod County has placed patient on a health and welfare hold 8/28 until the team can get to court to take temporary custody of the patient. At this time there are not any kinship options for the pt.

MCR-F16-5994

She had been residing at Von Wald 180 Degrees since May. Big escalation on 8/19 and brought to ED. Unable to return to Von Wald; parents are guardians but unwilling to have her in their home (possibly homeless?) and want to terminate their parent rights. Mom is difficult to get in touch with and wants all communication through her attorney.