Akuttenhet for Ungdom, BUPA, is a specialist health service that offers emergency psychiatric 24-hour services for young people aged 14 to 18 years. The unit is part of the Norwegian healthcare system and represents a third-line service, which means that a referral from a local outpatient clinic (BUP) or doctor is necessary to access the services. The focus areas include treatment of acute mental health challenges, and emphasis is placed on adapting the services to the young people's needs in a hospital environment.
In addition to emergency treatment, Akuttenhet for Ungdom offers courses for both patients and relatives, as well as digital patient services to improve the accessibility and experience of the treatment. The unit collaborates with course coordinators to ensure a better patient course, and there is also a focus on research and innovation in mental health to develop and improve the services offered.