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psychiatric emegencies
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Reasons For ReferralReasons For ReferralReasons for referral included suicidal Reasons for referral included suicidal
ideation or attempt, 48%; substance abuse, ideation or attempt, 48%; substance abuse, 40%; psychosis, 31%; and homicidal 40%; psychosis, 31%; and homicidal ideation or attempt, 12%.ideation or attempt, 12%.
Psychiatric Psychiatric EmergenciesEmergencies
EvaluationA. Suicidality
B. Substance Abuse Psychosis
C. Violence
D. Anxiety
Treatment
SuicidalitySuicidality
Substance Abuse Substance Abuse and Psychosisand Psychosis
VIOLENCEVIOLENCE
AnxietyAnxiety
Treatment of Psychiatric Treatment of Psychiatric EmergenciesEmergencies
Hospitalization vs. Outpatient
Psychotropic Drugs
1. Antipsychotic 4. Mood Stabilizers
2. Antianxiety Agents 5. Hypnotics
3. Antidepressants
Psychosocial Interventions
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