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Acute behavioural disturbance: Acute management
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required A clear plan for medical and/or mental health follow-up is in place Parent information Challenging …, intellectual disability, communication barriers or any mental health concerns Pre-existing behaviour management … health expertise early Offer planned 'collaborative' sedation eg ask the child if they would take oral …
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Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient
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, devise an immediate management plan which may include formal mental health assessment ( MSE … services GPs can refer patients to psychologists under a Mental Health Plan (under the Better Access … mental health resources *Last updated May 2025 Reference List Bird, S. Consent to medical treatment …
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Management of Eating Disorders in the Emergency Department
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psychiatric disorders requiring urgent mental health assessment Background Eating disorders (EDs … with and assessing the adolescent patient Common co-morbid mental health conditions: Autism spectrum disorder … of vomiting and/or laxative abuse Regular (>3/week) vomiting and/or laxative abuse Mental Health Concerns …
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Functional somatic symptoms
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serious or chronic physical or mental health conditions Developmental history Examination Thorough … for multidisciplinary assessment (including mental health assessment) if symptoms are causing enough distress and/or … for FSS, children with more complex presentations may also benefit from referral to a mental health …
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Anxiety: identification and management
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disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in children While some degree of anxiety … in children Mental health conditions eg eating disorders Neurodevelopmental disorders eg autism spectrum …, remission of anxiety diagnosis and improved functioning Anxiety commonly co-occurs with other mental health …
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Cannabis withdrawal syndrome
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and their severity Physical health issues Mental health issues, including symptoms of psychosis Pregnancy Young … Co-occurring mental health disorders or medical conditions (eg T1DM, IBD) Examination Vital signs Physical exam … services Peer-support groups (SMART Recovery) Mental health services General practitioners Accommodation …
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Acute behavioural disturbance: Code Response
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behaviour (and past history). Involve mental health expertise early for assistance Provide a safe … to themselves or others, no consent is necessary but clinicians should be aware of the relevant Mental Health …. It should not occur without specialist mental health input and presence Figure: Code response procedure …
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Febrile seizure
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Acute asthma
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Abdominal pain - chronic
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symptoms without any readily identifiable organic cause Comorbid mental health issues (including anxiety … or depression. If present, discuss with the child/young person and family and consider referral to mental health … Health Professionals Patients and Families Departments and Services Research Health Professionals …