Kevin McRey Jones

Kevin McRey Jones, an esteemed editor and originator of the APEX course, joins to discuss the critical need for structured training in acute psychiatric emergencies. He highlights the significant gap in emergency medicine's approach to psychiatry compared to physical health crises. The conversation delves into the APEX course's innovative AEIOU framework, emphasizing the importance of integrated psychiatric assessments alongside physiological care. Jones also covers the challenges of managing psychiatric presentations and the necessity for mental health leadership in emergency departments.