Profiles, Correlates and Outcomes Among Patients Experiencing an Onset of Mental Disorder Based on Outpatient Care Received Following Index Emergency Department Visits.

Results revealed that nearly 40% of patients experiencing an onset of MD received little or no outpatient care following ED discharge. Higher severity or complexity of MD and, to a lesser extent, no or low GP follow-up may explain these adverse outcomes. More adequate, continuous care, including collaborative care, is needed for these vulnerable, high-needs patients.