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Lessons learned in creating a safe and therapeutic milieu for children, adolescents, and families: developmental
J DeSocio1, N Bowllan, S Staschak
1Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, USA.
Topic:
Converging developmental characteristics, responses to stress, and underlying psychopathological processes of this population present unique challenges in assessment, treatment planning, and approaches to patient care.
Purpose:
To share lessons learned in designing and implementing a developmentally sensitive and safe psychiatric milieu for children, adolescents, and families.
Sources:
Personal observations and experiences, and information derived from literature in the field.
Conclusions:
Psychiatric nurses contribute essential roles in designing and implementing a developmentally sensitive and safe psychiatric milieu for children, adolescents, and families.