KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE IN MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS IN MAKKAH REGION OF SAUDI ARABIA

Background:Medical and psychiatric emergencies both have the potential to be life-threatening. Due insufficient training or an unintelligible referral policy routine, many emergency physicians believe mental health illnesses a significant burden in care Aim:This study aimed analyze Knowledge, attitudes, behaviors toward dealing with patients Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. Methods:a cross-sectional was conducted on 152 Arabias hospitals. Data collected from via online questionnaire sent through social media platforms self-administration surveys data collectors. Results::74% seen mentally ill patient needing treatment. Only 50% participants utilized tools diagnose individuals illnesses, while their personal experiences influenced 54%. 65% that families may not graciously accept advice for referral, implying there stigma associated which impair management. Conclusion:The majority had previous experience exposure they essential role diagnosing disorders (MHD). However, other results show lack professionalism as are by when treating MHD. Participants were concerned regarding time affected management provided ER. Efforts improve movement residency periods, well policy, advised.