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.

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.

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.

PH-M16-6937

16-year-old male with a history of depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and significant early childhood trauma, presenting to the Brooklyn Park Inpatient program following a serious suicide attempt by strangulation. He has a history of multiple prior psychiatric hospitalizations and suicide attempts, with a recent period of stability after adoption into a supportive home. However, recent stressors and discontinuation of psychiatric medications have led to a recurrence of depressive symptoms, trauma-related nightmares, and some trauma related visual hallucinations.

MHF-M10-6915

Youth came to our ED 5/31 from a waiver placement that issued immediate suspension/termination. County has custody. Due to his age and some behavioral concerns, placement is difficult to locate. This is his 3rd time boarding in our ER in 3 years. They are currently searching for waiver placements crisis respite and CRS, and he is on the list for YSC, along with several other youth. He’s been on MITH wait list for years and remains on MCCP list.

CH8SCH-F13-6895

Presented from local youth shelter. Unable to return to the shelter. Patient is in custody of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe due to child welfare case that is currently open. No family available to care for the patient. Looking for any/all placements.