Symptoms and Decisions: Psychosis and Police-Led Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Outcomes
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Published online on May 28, 2026
Abstract
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Background:This study examined how the presence of psychotic symptoms affects police decision-making during behavioral health crisis interventions, with a focus on outcomes of jail diversion, emergency department (ED) diversion, and involuntary hold.Aims:...
Background:This study examined how the presence of psychotic symptoms affects police decision-making during behavioral health crisis interventions, with a focus on outcomes of jail diversion, emergency department (ED) diversion, and involuntary hold.Aims:...