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Psychiatric Wait Times Crisis Deepens | Winnipeg News
Psychiatric patients are stuck in emergency rooms for days or even weeks, with wait times soaring across Canada—up to 16 days in Alberta and over 33 hours in Quebec—as mental health demand outpaces funding and infrastructure. ERs, with their chaotic noise and bright lights, worsen symptoms and sometimes force patients into seclusion, intensifying paranoia and hallucinations. Families and staff are equally strained by this growing crisis fueled by overcrowding and understaffing. While some provinces add beds, experts say it’s not enough—especially as more people seek care. Solutions require…
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