Mental Health Emergencies
Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
Mental and behavioral health crises in children are on the rise. There has been a 31% increase in emergency department visits among children 12 to 17 years old. Emergency professionals often lack the special training needed to care for these young patients. To address this, WI EMSC is leading the Preparing Wisconsin Emergency Professionals for Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies project to create training tools for EMS and ED workers statewide.
Mental Health Emergencies Training
Training materials coming soon!
Resources
EIIC Mental Health Emergency Resources
Resources from the EMSC Improvement Center (EIIC) on addressing the pediatric mental health crisis.
The Management of Children and Youth With Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies Policy Statement
This policy statement provides evidence-based guidance for ED physicians and health care providers on managing mental and behavioral health emergencies in children and youth.
Contact Our Staff
Carissa Brunner, MPH, CLC
Program Leader
Emergency Care
(414) 266-4773
cbrunner@childrenswi.org
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