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CodeDescriptionLong_Description
AAcutely Mentally IllA condition limited to a short-term severe crisis episode of a mental disorder, grave disability, or presenting a likelihood of serious harm. Not to be coded if the individual meets criteria for "chronic", "serious", or "seriously emotionally disturbed".
CChronically Mentally IllAn adult who has a mental disorder and meets at least one of the following criteria: -2 or more inpatient hospitalizations with the last 2 years, -continuous psychiatric hospitalization or residential treatment longer for more than 6 months out the preceding year, -because of mental disorder for more that 1 year unable to engage in gainful activity .
DSeriously Disturbed PersonA person who has a mental disorder which causes major impairment in several areas of daily living. If the person is a child, this is sufficient criteria. If they are an adult they must meet this or at least one of the following criteria : -is gravely disabled or presents a likelihood of serious harm to themselves or others, or to property; -has been on conditional release, or under a less restrictive alternative order at some time during the preceding two years; -has continuing suicidal preoccupation or attempts.
ESeverely Emotionally Disturbed ChildIs a child who has a mental disorder which is clearly interfering with their functioning in family, school or with peers, and meets one of the following criteria: -has undergone involuntary treatment or out of home placement related to a mental disorder within the last two years; -is currently served by juvenile justice, child-protection/welfare, special education, or developmental disabilities; -is at risk of escalating maladjustment due to: --chronic family dysfunction involving a mentally ill or inadequate caretaker --changes in custodial adult --going to, residing in, or returning from out of home placement --subject to repeated physical abuse or neglect --drug or alcohol abuse --homelessness.
OOtherDoes not meet the criteria for Acutely mentally ill, Chronically mentally ill, Seriously disturbed, or Severely Emotionally Disturbed.

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