🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.24 – What Happens When You Go to the ER for a Crisis: Going to the emergency room during a crisis can feel terrifying, but it’s designed to protect you. When you arrive, nurses and doctors check your physical safety first. They may ask questions about thoughts, plans, or recent stress to understand risk. Security might hold your belongings temporarily for safety reasons. Medical staff aren’t judging—they’re assessing stability. You’ll likely talk to a mental health professional next who helps plan care. Sometimes that means staying for observation or connecting with outpatient support. The process may feel slow, but each step exists to keep you alive. If you are placed on a hold, it means extra protection until you’re safe again. You won’t be alone; trained staff monitor and guide you. Leaving the ER comes with referrals and follow-up steps to continue healing. Remember, going to the ER is a courageous act of self-preservation. It means you chose life over silence. That decision deserves respect, not fear.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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