Mental health presentations to the paediatric emergency department: A retrospective study.

Daniela F SayAnna CarisonAshley HillHarriet Hiscock Franz E BablSinead M O'Donnell

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2021)

Mental health presentations constitute a large proportion of ED presentations. Suicidal behaviour and self-harm account for half of them. We have identified patients at increased risk of admission and prolonged ED LOS.

Keyphrases

emergency department
mental health
mental illness
depressive symptoms
adverse drug
electronic health record
drug induced