Behavioral Health
EMS providers are often called to respond to patients experiencing behavioral health emergencies and mental health concerns. In the Behavioral Health topic, find expert analysis into managing acutely agitated patients, responding to excited delirium patients, legal concerns and grant funding for mental health responses.
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS
What EMS needs to know about treating suicide attempts
The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Community Response Team could end in July after losing funding from a state grant
Paramedics and case managers with Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit have seen a decline in responses since it was created in 2021
Funding will allow for a social worker to accompany Lexington police on crisis calls
St. Paul city officials are planning a new outreach program for situations where law enforcement and EMS action are not needed
Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency
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Health Department officials have seen a steady increase in 988 calls over the last two years
University Hospitals is using a $3M grant to improve the EMS response to mental health crisis calls
First H.E.L.P. is honoring first responders who have died by suicide, ensuring they are remembered for how they lived, not how they died
With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to behavioral health facilities
Durham’s HEART clinicians, working with paramedics and police officers, see a citywide expansion of operations
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury released a report detailing the history of two crisis response teams and their future funding
St. Petersburg and Denver officials see success in new responses to behavioral health calls
Funds for Evanston’s Crisis Alternative Response Evanston team will help enhance mental health interventions
Cape Fear Valley MIH collaborates with community organizations to enhance care for mental health and substance use challenges
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promoted funding to spare the non-police intervention service
Agencies in Lima and Allen County work on peer support, EAP and training to help their public safety personnel
AMR’s ‘Freddie’ helps EMTs, paramedics deal with traumatic calls
Missoula’s Crisis Intervention Team training is based on actual incidents and focuses on communication, inter-agency networking
Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment
First responder nutrition experts share how healthy snacking, making over your food environment and mindset fuel your body for both wellness and performance. Part of First Responder Wellness Week.
Crawfordsville IN’s nationally-recognized MIH program expands the traditional scope of emergency care to encompass mental and physical wellness, education and community resources
RAND report finds 911 and 988 mental health hotline require coordination from law enforcement, mental health specialists and others to promote interoperability
Assistant EMS Chief Peter Hsiao said the practice of sending a psychiatric response team was “sound in theory” but not in practice
Officials in Akron announced the formation of the Summit County Outreach Team program
