Risk Factor: Aggression (chronic/ongoing)

This term describes a pattern of repeated and persistent aggressive behaviors, such as chronic physical or verbal aggression.

MHF-M14-699

Patient is presented to the ED by EMS after getting into an altercation with his mother. Patient threatened mother, and ran away from home. Police found the patient three hours later and was brought to the hospital. Patient has a history of mental health issues, aggression, and is currently on probation for making terroristic threats at his school.

MHF-M6-779

Patient is presented to the Peds ED from his elementary school, where he became physically aggressive towards staff and students, and eloped from his school. Patient was placed in the care of paternal aunt about two years ago, but removed a couple of months ago due to alleged abuse toward patient. Patient’s mother and aunt are allowed supervised visits. Patient has been in four foster home placements in the last six weeks. Patient’s most current foster placement refuses to take him back. Patient has hypersexual behavior and sexual knowledge not appropriate for his age. There are concerns for sexual abuse

MHF-F12-680

Patient presented to the hospital by police for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and physical and verbal aggression towards her family after lowering a dose of patient’s medication. Patient’s mother doesn’t feel safe with her returning home.

5/3/23 discharged to home

PH-M14-47

Child admitted to ED in agitated state with foster parents. Has had history of trauma and abuse. School refusal and elopement from past treatment settings.