Coalition on Psychiatric Emergencies

Coalition on Psychiatric Emergencies (COPE) is a collaborative and multidisciplinary initiative aimed at improving patient care and outcomes during psychiatric emergencies.

Overview

The Coalition on Psychiatric Emergencies was established to address the increasing number of psychiatric emergencies in the United States. It brings together healthcare professionals, patients, families, and organizations to improve the understanding and management of psychiatric emergencies. The coalition focuses on research, education, and advocacy to enhance the quality of care and outcomes for patients experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

Objectives

The primary objectives of COPE are:

• To improve the quality of care for patients experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
• To promote research and education on psychiatric emergencies.
• To advocate for policies and practices that enhance patient care and outcomes during psychiatric emergencies.

Activities

COPE undertakes a range of activities to achieve its objectives. These include:

• Developing and disseminating best practice guidelines for the management of psychiatric emergencies.
• Conducting research to improve understanding of psychiatric emergencies and identify effective interventions.
• Providing education and training for healthcare professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing psychiatric emergencies.
• Advocating for policies and practices that improve patient care and outcomes during psychiatric emergencies.

Partners

COPE collaborates with a wide range of partners, including healthcare professionals, patients and their families, and organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

See also

• Psychiatric emergency
• Emergency psychiatry
• Mental health crisis