Clinical symptoms and risk factors in people with mental disorders: findings from the interRAI emergency screener for psychiatry in Brazil

Key Points

• Suicide attempts and hetero aggression were effectively identified using the emergency screener in emergency settings and hospitals.
• The emergency screener highlighted critical risk factors, enhancing early intervention strategies for mental health issues.
• Assessment using the emergency screener in Brazilian healthcare facilities shows its utility in emergency psychiatry.
• Highlights the necessity for improved screening methods to address mental health risks in clinical environments.

Abstract