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A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IS ANY SITUATION IN WHICH A PERSON'S BEHAVIOR PUTS THEM AT RISK OF HURTING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS AND/OR PREVENTS THEM FROM BEING ABLE TO FUNCTION OR CARE FOR THEMSELVES.

 

 

ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF ON MENTAL ILLNESS, THERE ARE A FEW WARNING SIGNS OF A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

inability to perform daily tasks

bathing

getting dressed

rapid mood swings

increased agitation

risk-taking

out of control behavior

abusive behavior to self or someone

isolation from school, work, family, and friends

paranoia

and several more key indicators

 

 

MANY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS REQUIRE PATIENTS TO CREATE A CRISIS PLAN AND MAY SUGGEST THAT IT BE SHARED WITH FAMILY AND FAMILY, ACCORDING TO NAMI.

A WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN HELPS WITH AVOIDING A CRISIS. IT SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

phone numbers of a therapist or healthcare provider

phone numbers of family members or friends who would be helpful in a crisis

a local crisis line number

local crisis line number (you can usually find this by contacting your NAMI Affiliate, or by doing an internet search for "mental health crisis services" and the name of your county)

addresses of walk-in crisis centers or emergency rooms

the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

your address and phone number(s)

your diagnosis and medications

previous psychosis or suicide attempts

history of drug use

triggers

things that have helped in the past

mobile Crisis Unit phone number in the area (if there is one)

determine if police officers in the community have Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)