Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
More People in ERs Needing Help For Mental Health
More People in ERs Needing Help For Mental Health
More People in ERs Needing Help For Mental Health
Thursday 12th October 2023
ER nurse Eram Chhogala shares insights on the rise of mental health and substance abuse cases in emergency rooms on 'Life Unscripted'.
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Episode Overview
- Aram Chagola discusses the surge in mental health and substance abuse cases in emergency rooms, attributing it to various stressors like job loss and financial strain.
- The challenges faced by hospitals, including resource scarcity and lack of dedicated space for treating mental health and substance abuse cases, are highlighted.
- The conversation extends to the efficacy of programs like the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team, COAST, and the Niagara Health Peer Support Program in providing immediate assistance and holistic support to individuals in crisis.
- Aram and Janice delve into the impact of staffing shortages in hospitals, the potential contribution of internationally educated nurses, and the public's role in supporting healthcare workers.
- The insightful discussion emphasises the importance of community education, understanding, and patience when dealing with healthcare resources and emergency services.
But I think that, you know, being kind and being supportive doesn't take very much out of a person. And I think that, you know, coming in and, you know, assaulting emergency staff members is not the answer.
Emergency rooms are seeing a surge in patients seeking help for mental health and substance abuse issues, and nurse Eram Chhogala has a front-row seat to this unfolding crisis. In this episode of 'Life Unscripted', host Janice Arnoldi chats with Eram, who works in a Toronto hospital, about the rising tide of mental health emergencies.
Eram explains that financial stress, job loss, and other personal struggles are pushing more people to the brink, leading them to seek help in ERs when they have nowhere else to turn. She paints a vivid picture of the challenges hospitals face, from resource shortages to the lack of specialized spaces for mental health care.
The conversation dives into how hospitals decide who gets admitted based on symptom severity and explores the role of programs like the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team and Niagara Health Peer Support Program in providing immediate support. Eram also touches on staffing shortages and the potential of internationally educated nurses to fill gaps. The episode highlights the critical need for community education and support for healthcare workers dealing with these pressures daily.
If you're interested in understanding the real-world impacts of mental health crises on emergency services, this episode offers an eye-opening perspective.