In this episode of Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist, she interviews her friend and fellow psychiatrist- Dr. Naema Qureshi. Dr. Qureshi is a Consultation Liason Psychiatrist who works to assess teens and children that present to the medical ER when they have a suicidal crisis. Listen in as they both think through the process of recommending an inpatient psychiatric admission, and what factors in their assessment may help them consider sending a child home. This is a very useful episode for parents who have children who are struggling with suicidal thinking, and want to understand what actually happens if they choose to bring their child to a medical ER for further assessment.
If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988
If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911
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