COPE ing with the Challenges of Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Emergencies

In recognition of both the rising incidence of behavioral health emergencies in children and the need to recognize and mitigate secondary trauma in the EMS professional, “COPE-ing with the Challenges of Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Emergencies” explores both prehospital behavioral health emergency management and introduces participants to the Compassionate Options for Pediatric EMS or "COPE" program that provides debriefing tools for EMS after challenging pediatric calls.

Speakers: Drs. Nicolaus Glomb, Kenshata Watkins, & Mary Fallat

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If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm, suicide, or is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available.  

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Time stops
00:00 EMSC Program, speaker introductions, and objectives
07:30 Safety of Prehospital Medical Clearance for Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies
21:45 The ABC's of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) & Prehospital Pediatric Behavioral Health Management
35:31 Ways to "COPE" at the scene of a child's death
51:05 Question and answer session

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