Less Likely To Return To ED Or Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Study Finds
Psychiatric News (12/13) reported, “Youth who experience a mental health crisis and participate in a community stabilization program are significantly less likely to return to an emergency department (ED) or inpatient psychiatric unit, according to a study.” The researchers said, “This study suggests that community-based crisis intervention programs with an array of services and that focus on bridging youths to longer-term services may represent a safe and effective alternative to ED boarding for some youths with high-acuity behavioral health needs.” The findings were published in Psychiatric Services.
Related Links:
— “Community Stabilization Programs May Reduce Psychiatric Boarding Among Youth,” Psychiatric New, December 13, 2024