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Mental Health in Emergency

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Which age group had the highest rate of mental health-related emergency department (ED) presentations in Australia in 2019-20?

Men aged 35-44
Females in general
Males in general
Women aged 18-24 (correct)

What percentage of all presentations to public Australian EDs were mental health-related in 2019-20?

4.0%
3.8% (correct)
3.6%
2.5%

Did the proportion of mental health-related ED presentations increase or decrease from 2018-19 to 2019-20?

Increase (correct)
Not mentioned in the text
Remained the same
Decrease

Which gender had a higher rate of mental health-related ED presentations in Australia in 2019-20?

Males (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is mentioned in the text as having a growing concern for mental health in emergency situations?

Both Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible setting for initial contact with an individual experiencing mental distress?

At a mental health clinic (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it critical for staff to respond to individuals with empathy and compassion in the ED?

To improve the quality of care (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can emergency assessment and treatment trigger for people experiencing mental health issues?

Memories of previous traumatic events (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do people experiencing mental health issues commonly perceive ED presentation?

As a negative event (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is important to understand about the emergency clinical environment in relation to people with previous traumatic experiences?

It can trigger memories of previous traumatic events (C) Signup and view all the answers