A member asked:

What kind of behavior is it when someone is mentally ill and always seeks out the er for help. why does the er make then feel safe?.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

It's what we do: It is an environment where people who care work. We will protect an out-of-control psychiatric patient from harming themselves or others and help them find a treatment (inpatient or outpatient) plan that works for them.

Answered 11/29/2014

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