Mental health emergencies

Nurs Stand. 2014 Mar;28(27):61. doi: 10.7748/ns2014.03.28.27.61.s50.

Abstract

I gained experience of psychiatric assessment in previous roles when working in a secure psychiatric ward and within the prison service. Although I have often performed mental state assessments and assessments of suicidal intent as part of my work, I read the CPD article to refresh my knowledge in this area.

MeSH terms

  • Emergencies*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Mental Health