Psychiatric Diagnosis: PTSD

PTSD is a psychiatric diagnosis that results from exposure to a traumatic event or series of events. It is characterized by symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, often resulting in impaired daily functioning.

CH8SCH-F14-7113

Patient presented to ER following discharge from residential due to aggression to staff and eloping. No other placement locations as she is not able to return to previous foster placement. Patient with poor boundaries, impulsivity, and instigates other peers to engage in negative behavior. Appears lower functioning or potentially with ASD in which we will be completing psych testing.

MHF-F15-7110

Youth came to our ED 7/16 after running from a youth shelter. The shelter will not allow her to return. Has a history of substance abuse, has been to at least 3 SUD residential treatment programs, including a cultural specific program in CA and discharged from all of them. No other SUD residential programs will accept her. History of elopement. Looking for placement to get her out of the ER. Currently no waiver, and has not been through County screening for MH RTC. Last SUD/comprehensive assessment 4/28 recommended residential and last DA 4/2 also recommended residential.

C8SM8SP-F15-7087

Child presented to Children’s ED due to increased suicidal ideation. Dakota County has had guardianship prior to him presenting to ED. Child was residing at a group home and reported to staff about increase thought of self-harm. Staff at group home called EMS and child was brought to Children’s ED for mental health evaluation. They did not meet inpatient criteria and have been recommended to discharge. The group home denied their return due to unsafe behaviors, such as tying clothing around their neck when dysregulated. Extensive trauma history from bio parents.

OCC0FS-F17-7034

Was hospitalized in at Prairie Care Psychiatric Hospital discharged May 30th- June 15th for significant self-harm by cutting, recommendations were residential, was accepted to Newport, Prairie Care RTC, and Rogers; however, due to bed availability was discharged home and started Prairie Care PHP on June 16/17th. Wound became infected on leg, he was hospitalized and treated for Sepsis, wound vac was placed. He was discharged home with recommendations of residential treatment once wounds healed. He was unable to go back to PHP or Residential (there was a bed opening at one of the placements) he was unable to return to PHP or be admitted to Residential due to wound vac/wound care needs. Within 24 hours of discharge, he was back in the hospital due to self-inflicted wounds on his leg caused by a blade of a box cutter requiring medical intervention and hospitalization. He has been in the hospital since his wounds are healing, there is no longer a wound vac, 9 or the 10 wounds have been sutured and one on his leg requires wound packing 2x per day.

MHF-F17-6987

Youth came into the ED 6/26 after being discharged from the shelter program they were in. Reportedly were boarding in a different hospital last week. Currently accepted at RTC but admit isn’t until 7/10. Needing an interim plan. County has permanent guardianship. Has been denied by most shelter programs. Does have waiver funding but no waiver CM yet.

CH8SCH-F15-6993

Patient is well known to our ER/Hospital. She previously boarded in the ER 3/12/25-5/9/25 when she was transitioned to the Adolescent inpatient unit and boarded until 10/2/25. Patient moved into a group home built for her.

Patient returned to our ER on 6/28/26 and the group home suspended services effective 6/29/26 due to the level of aggression patient has displayed and injuries to staff. Sherburne County and patient’s guardian (adoptive mom) are not appealing.

MCR-F12-7001

12 y.o. female who was psychiatrically admitted following a suicide attempt at the local crisis center in the context of conflict with peers. There have been concerns of child maltreatment in the home, with a history of foster placements. Active child protection involvement. She struggles to communicate her emotional needs adequately, and this frequently translates to provocative, explosive, or attention-seeking behaviors to get her needs met. The county is currently hoping for a 30 day assessment for further diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations.

MHF-F12-6968

Youth came to ED 6/17 after altercation with siblings at home. Adoptive Mom is not allowing her to return currently. Has boarded in our ER 2 other times, in April 2026 and May 2025, returned to Mom both times previously. Has DA and approval for RTC, primarily looking at RTC options. Trying to get further medical records to support RTC referrals from Children’s. No MNChoices/waiver currently.

MHF-F16-6930

Youth came to our ED 6/5 from Mom’s home. Previously resided with Dad, moved to Mom’s 3 weeks ago, neither are willing to allow pt to return to their home. Youth has CADI waiver. Not currently open with CMH as they need youth to agree to those services. County is willing to look for short term crisis respite with a plan to return to parents after, but not willing to explore CRS. No LOC recommendation for treatment placement at this time.