Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities in the Emergency Department

This webinar demystifies the CAMH Emergency Department for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Join Dr. Juveria Zaheer as she provides insight into how the CAMH Emergency Department operates and how to make the experience helpful for people with developmental disabilities. Presenter: Dr. Juveria Zaheer is a scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research and General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). As the medical head of CAMH’s emergency department, she provides urgent psychiatric care to people in crisis. Dr. Zaheer is also a noted researcher and a leading expert in best practices around suicide risk assessment and prevention. Patient and Family Learning Space homepage: https://www.camh.ca/en/patients-and-f...