UMMC opens dedicated psychiatric emergency unit within adult ER

The University of Mississippi Medical Center has established a dedicated psychiatric emergency services unit within its adult emergency department, aiming to enhance safety and streamline care for patients experiencing mental health crises.

The new unit offers a specialized environment tailored to the needs of mental health patients, providing a safer space and more coordinated treatment approach, according to UMMC officials.

Details about the program and its expansion of access to mental health care can be found on UMMC’s website.

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