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Managing a Mental Health Crisis


Navigating a Mental Health Crisis | NAMI

Unfortunately, unpredictability is the nature of mental illness. Unlike other health emergencies, people experiencing mental health crises often don't receive ...

What to Do In a Crisis | NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness

If you have developed a plan to kill yourself, that's an immediate mental health crisis and you should go to a hospital emergency room or call 911. If you're ...

How to Handle a Mental Health Crisis - Independence Health System

It can occur when an individual's mental health condition worsens or when they face a significant life event that causes emotional distress. If ...

How to help in an emotional crisis

Some examples of mental health crises include depression, trauma, eating disorders, alcohol or substance abuse, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. If you ...

Help for Mental Illnesses - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend, or a family member.

The Do's and Don'ts of Supporting Someone in a Mental Health Crisis

Without being thoughtful about what kind of support we offer, we risk burning out.

What Is a Mental Health Crisis: Signs, Causes, and How to Get Help

A crisis can feel overwhelming, and it might seem as if the coping skills you usually have no longer work. Psychiatric crises and emergencies ...

Nervous Breakdown (Mental Health Crisis) - Cleveland Clinic

The term “nervous breakdown” isn't a medical diagnosis. But it's sometimes used to describe an intense mental and emotional distress (a ...

Planning for a mental health crisis - Mind

This guide explains what mental health crisis services are available, how they can help and when to access them. It also explains how you can plan for a crisis.

What to Do When Someone Is Having a Mental Breakdown - GoodRx

Many people show warning signs before they have a mental health crisis, such as becoming more isolated, paranoid, or agitated. If you think a loved one or ...

How to support someone with a mental health problem

This content mentions suicide or suicidal thoughts. Please read with care. There are details of where to find help at the bottom of this page.

Crisis Intervention - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

It can be used in conjunction with the Assessment Crisis Intervention Trauma Treatment (ACT), which is a seven-stage crisis intervention model. It consists of ...

Help for a Mental Health Crisis Without Calling the Police - WebMD

When your loved one has schizophrenia, learn where to find resources and how to plan for a mental health crisis to avoid calling the police.

Implementing Behavioral Health Crisis Care - SAMHSA

Crisis services are an integral component of addressing mental illness in communities across the nation.

Getting Help During a Mental Health Crisis | Kaiser Permanente

Learn what steps to take in an acute mental health crisis, including who to contact, when to access care, and the options for care.

Mental health crisis support - Mass.gov

Contact your behavioral health provider to see if they can schedule a telehealth visit. Telehealth is a virtual therapy session. Many providers are now offering ...

Protecting the Nation's Mental Health - CDC

CDC promotes well-being and prevents mental distress, substance use, overdose, and suicide.

Mental Health Crisis: Signs, Types & What to Do - Talkspace

If you or someone you know is in a life-threatening situation, please: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at +1 (800) 273-8255; Call ...

National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care - SAMHSA

This document was produced for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human ...

Mental health crisis plan - TheraPlatform

Mental health crisis plans are a critical piece to managing psychiatric emergencies. Learn its components, who needs one, and tips for managing a crisis ...