A mental health crisis is a situation where a person's mental health condition significantly worsens, leading to severe distress or impairment in their ability to function. This can include thoughts of self-harm or suicide, extreme anxiety or panic attacks, hallucinations, or other behaviors that pose a risk to themselves or others. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional or emergency services if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Joel Foxman has written: 'A practical guide to emergency and protective crisis intervention' -- subject(s): Crisis Intervention, Crisis intervention (Mental health services), Mental Disorders, Mental health services, Psychiatric emergenices, Therapy
Anne Louise Bateman has written: 'BARRIERS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL IN CRISIS (HEALTH CARE, CRISIS INTERVENTION)' -- subject(s): Education, Health, Health Sciences, Mental Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Health education, Mental Health Health Sciences, Nursing Health Sciences
Patricia Jacobs has written: 'Practical approaches to mental health care' -- subject(s): Crisis intervention (Mental health services), Mental health counseling, Mental health services, Mentally ill, Rehabilitation
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You can start by contacting community mental health clinics, universities with psychology or psychiatry programs, or nonprofit organizations that offer mental health services. You can also check with your insurance provider to see what mental health resources are covered. Finally, consider reaching out to local support groups for recommendations.
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Contact your local mental health association or crisis hotline for numbers to call.
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Individuals experiencing a mental health crisis should be supported by taking the following steps: 1. Stay calm and listen actively to the person. 2. Encourage them to seek professional help, such as a therapist or counselor. 3. Offer to accompany them to a mental health facility or emergency room if necessary. 4. Contact a crisis hotline or emergency services for immediate assistance. 5. Provide emotional support and reassurance throughout the crisis.
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