How Long to Read Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service

How Long Does it Take to Read Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 10 minutes to read Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service by Laura M. Prager M.D.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book offers a unique glimpse into the startlingly complex world of acute children's psychiatry through 12 chapters, each inspired by the actual visit of a child in psychiatric crisis to one of the most well-known psychiatric emergency rooms in the nation. Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service: What Happens to Children with Acute Mental Illness takes the reader inside the child psychiatry emergency room at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston. Each chapter highlights both the child's dilemma and the doctors' thought processes, and stresses the elements of rapid assessment. The real-life patient stories also offer myriad teaching points about child development and the warning signs of illness, and provide compelling lessons regarding types of interactions with school systems, health care systems, and family systems. Each individual story presents the breadth and depth of the child psychiatric emergency evaluation at MGH, from initial assessment to disposition, presenting a genuine glimpse into the children's psychiatric emergency room at one of the nation's most famous psychiatric departments. This book demonstrates vividly how even the best-intentioned communities can fail to offer services to their neediest families. Each story presents a fascinating glimpse into the complex and sometimes tragic world of child psychiatry on the front lines.

How long is Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service?

Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service by Laura M. Prager M.D. is 130 pages long, and a total of 32,500 words.

This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 57 minutes to read Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service aloud.

What Reading Level is Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service?

Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service?

Suicide by Security Blanket, and Other Stories from the Child Psychiatry Emergency Service by Laura M. Prager M.D. is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

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