Case vignette
Collaborating with a parent navigating a mental health emergency.
Collaborating with a parent navigating a mental health emergency.
A mother brings her pre-teen son, Ray to the psychiatric emergency room after an attempted suicide.
Things to consider.
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Inclusive, trauma-informed intake practices may reduce the harm inflicted by racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance exhibited in health care, education, and society.
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When conducting an trauma-informed, inclusive intake, make sure it feels safe, private, optional, and, if possible, anonymous for the patient.
Question to think about:
Would you feel comfortable asking about and acknowledging institutional trauma a patient has experienced?