SUMMARY: Two hospitals in the Jackson area of Mississippi are unable to accept new psychiatric patients, as they are at full capacity. The University of Mississippi Medical Center and Merit Health Central have been on psychiatric diversion since July 4. The closure of St. Dominic's behavioral health services unit in June has put strain on the remaining facilities. Patients are being referred to the nearest available facility, but some have to wait in emergency departments until a bed becomes available. The closure has raised concerns about the availability of mental health services in the area, and the consequences could be dire if the number of psychiatric beds does not increase rapidly.

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