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Mental Health Crisis in ERs | Toronto News
Patients in mental health crises are facing agonizing waits—sometimes days or weeks—in overcrowded ERs, where chaotic environments worsen their conditions. Despite decades of this crisis, funding lags behind soaring demand, forcing patients into unsuitable settings like seclusion rooms or noisy ERs, causing further distress for both patients and staff. While provinces like Alberta and Quebec add beds, experts stress that true solutions require community support and systemic funding. Prince Edward Island’s dedicated mental health ER proves that specialized care can dramatically reduce ER…
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