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.

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.

NFH8EB-M15-6871

Youth came into Nexus with substance use concerns. He has not struggled with any urges to use since he was admitted. Brian struggles with noticing risky situations. He often talks about taking care of his mom who struggles with substance use (Meth) and her own mental health. Brian is fixated on going home to mom, but CPS is involved and Brian is not able to go home at this time.

MHF-M12-6868

Youth came to our ED on 5/20/26, group home is not allowing her return. County has custody, and pt is on CADI waiver. Is on YSC list, and they are exploring shelter, waiver, and group home options. She has history of aggression toward others.

NFH8EB-F15-6850

Youth struggles to maintain appropriate boundaries with peers, engages in instigating behaviors and has a significantly strained relationship with her caregivers, which has continually contributed to disruptive attachments.

NFH8EB-F16-6845

Youth presents with a history of self-harm, including head tapping, picking, cutting, scratching, inserting objects under her skin which sometimes requires emergency medical care. Youth has a significant history of eloping, often coupled with the intention to self-harm or engage in other unsafe behaviors.