Mental health emergencies : a first-responder's guide to recognizing and handling mental health crises / Nick Benas and Michele Hart ; foreword by Ben Biddick.
"A guide to recognizing and handling mental health crises"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-162).
Contents:
Part I. An introduction to mental health. What affects our mental health? -- What is a mental health emergency? -- How to prepare yourself as a first responder -- Supporting others in a mental health emergency -- How to use this book. Part II. Mental health conditions: the quick reference guide. Anxiety -- Depression -- Somatic symptoms -- Personality disorders -- Obsessive-compulsive behaviors -- Substance use disorders -- Psychosis -- Suicidal behaviors -- Trauma & stress related disorders -- Self-injury -- Eating disorders. Part III. Getting ahead of a mental health crisis. Determining a person's needs -- Support -- How to handle vulnerability and build mental health resiliency -- De-escalating a situation -- Mental health self-care.
Summary:
"Ready reference to mental and emotional health crises and concerns, providing overviews and expert guidance on more serious problems. Ideal for first-responders, teachers, counselors, and human resource professionals. Developed from best-practices of psychiatry, psychology and mental health counseling, Mental Health Emergencies is a guide to providing much-needed care and support to the people in distress who most need help including self-injury, eating disorders, substance abuse, psychosis, and suicidal thoughts."
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.