Crisis Intervention
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Crisis Intervention
This section is about crisis intervention.
Crisis intervention is a process that can help individuals in crisis. It’s like this:
You’re going through a temporary state of distress, and you need help.
The event that caused your distress is causing other problems for you, too–like anxiety or PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).
There are some things we can do to make sure we stay safe until this situation passes.
What is a Crisis?
A crisis is a time of intense emotional distress. It can be caused by a mental health problem or physical health problem, and it can be caused by stressful situations or traumatic events. A crisis could also be caused by substance abuse.
Crises may last anywhere between a few hours to several months; however, they tend to start when you’re at your lowest point in life–when you feel like there’s no hope for the future and everyone around you seems like they don’t care about what happens next.
Symptoms
You may experience the following symptoms:
Depression
Anxiety
Suicidal thoughts and/or attempts
Self-harm (cutting, burning, or other forms of self-injury)
In addition to the above mental health concerns, you might also be suffering from an eating disorder like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. These disorders are characterized by obsessive thoughts about food and body image issues that negatively affect your life at work or school. Substance abuse is a common issue among teens and young adults who struggle with depression; however, substance abuse can also lead people into deeper feelings of despair if they cannot find treatment for their underlying mental health issues
When to Get Help for a Crisis
If you are concerned about someone in crisis, ask them if they need help.
If they agree to get help, call the crisis line for advice.
If they refuse to get help, call the crisis line for advice.
If you are worried about someone’s safety and want to take action immediately or if there is no one else available who can provide aid or support during a time of crisis (such as an emergency), call 911 immediately!
Who is Involved in Crisis Intervention?
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, there are many people who can help. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) defines social work as “the process of helping individuals, families and communities meet their human needs.”
Social workers work with clients to identify needs and resources; identify strengths; develop solutions; provide case management services; provide advocacy for clients’ interests; advocate for legislation addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. They also coordinate community responses to issues such as homelessness or child abuse/neglect. Social workers also work with victims or offenders in criminal justice settings such as jails or prisons.
Learn how to support someone who has a mental health crisis.
While you may not be able to help someone who is in crisis, learning how to support someone with a mental health crisis is an important skill. If you know the warning signs, symptoms and when it’s ok to get help, then taking steps to provide support can not only make things better for the person struggling with their mental health but also help prevent future crises from happening.
The first step toward supporting someone in crisis is knowing what those signs look like! They include:
Talking about suicide or self-harm (thoughts or actions)
Withdrawing from friends and family
Sleeping too much/too little/not sleeping at all
If these symptoms sound familiar then I suggest taking note of them so that when they do occur again later on down the road (hopefully) we’ll be prepared with more information about what might need some extra attention next time around.”
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