Reporter observes St. Joe's psychiatric ER struggles

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A reporter spent 40 hours in St. Joseph's psychiatric emergency room, witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by staff and patients. The reporter observed overburdened staff struggling to provide care to individuals with complex mental health issues within the Hamilton hospital's emergency unit. This highlighted the strain on resources. The experience offers insight into the pressures on mental healthcare facilities and the difficulties in addressing the needs of those seeking psychiatric help.


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