Understanding distress in the emergency department
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people feel when they come to the emergency department with mental health or substance use issues, or just feeling very distressed. The goal is to understand these situations better so care can be improved.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 11 years old or older.
- You are dealing with mental health concerns, substance use, or feeling very distressed.
- Your distress is not caused by a physical problem that gets better with treatment.
- The emergency team thinks you might benefit from extra support for your mental health or substance use.
- You do not have delirium (unless caused by mental health or substance use).
- You are not just intoxicated from alcohol—there must be signs of harmful drinking or distress.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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