Pediatric mental health emergencies and special health care needs

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2013 Oct;60(5):1185-201. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2013.06.006. Epub 2013 Jul 11.

Abstract

Children with mental health problems are increasingly being evaluated and treated by both pediatric primary care and pediatric emergency physicians. This article focuses on the epidemiology, evaluation, and management of the 2 most common pediatric mental health emergencies, suicidal and homicidal/aggressive patients, as well as the equally challenging population of children with autism or other developmental disabilities.

Keywords: Autism; Developmental disorders; Pediatric; Psychiatric emergency.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder / diagnosis
  • Autistic Disorder / psychology
  • Autistic Disorder / therapy
  • Child
  • Developmental Disabilities / diagnosis
  • Developmental Disabilities / psychology
  • Developmental Disabilities / therapy
  • Emergency Services, Psychiatric*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Risk Factors
  • Suicide / psychology