An Innovative Model of Pediatric Acute Mental Health and Addictions Care

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is under 18 years of age * Patient came to the emergency department with a mental health and/or addiction concern * Patient presented with one of the following CEDIS complaints: Anxiety, bizarre behaviour, concern for patient's welfare, deliberate self-harm, depression/suicidal, homicidal behaviour, insomnia, pediatric disruptive behaviour, situational crisis, violent behaviour Exclusion Criteria: * Brought to the ED by police, peace officer or EMS? * Held under Form 10 * Features of schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (e.g., hallucinations, delusions, active psychosis) * Behavioural syndromes or other medical concerns requiring medical clearance (e.g., eating disorders) * Significant self-harm requiring medical clearance (e.g., deep laceration, ingestion, hanging) * Barriers to communication at triage (e.g., language) * Previous participation in the study