Jun 22, 2018
We tell people to go get help when there is a mental problem.
But a reality is that doctors, who we hope would know better, don’t
always do better. Not only the mental health symptoms but the
physical ones as well.
This is a quick pebble in the road on some of the things that could
happen and what you can do to get the care you need.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
KPIX news report on doctor's behavior at El Camino
Hospital on YouTube.
SF Gate article and video of El Camino Hospital's doctor handling of an anxiety patient
in the emergency room. The hospital has made an official statement.
National Public Radio story Failing Patients': Baltimore
Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care from April
2018 talks about the lack to training, resources and funding
necessary to handle mental health and psychiatry health
conditions.
Dignity Health page on Mental Health Emergency: What to
expect in the ER
The Mighty on 11 Things I Want the ER Staff to
Know as a Person With a Mental Illness
Disclaimer:
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do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with
questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health
disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational
purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a
substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical
advice, diagnosis, or treatment.