CRISIS TYPES
This type of crisis involves intense emotional distress triggered by a recent traumatic event.
What is an acute crisis?
The “S” in the acronym S.A.L.E. or S.L.A.P. stands for this in suicide assessment.
What is specificity or suicide plan?
Long-term alcohol use affects this major organ and may lead to cirrhosis.
What is the liver?
This acronym-based therapy is used to enhance motivation for change in substance use.
What is Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
This federal law protects patient confidentiality in substance use treatment.
What is 42 CFR Part 2?
A person experiencing hallucinations and delusions due to schizophrenia is undergoing this type of mental health crisis.
What is a psychotic crisis?
This is the first thing a clinician must assess when a client presents with suicidal ideation.
What is level of risk or immediate danger?
This class of substances includes heroin, morphine, and fentanyl.
What are opioids?
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This principle requires clinicians to do no harm.
What is non-maleficence?
A person experiencing withdrawal symptoms after abruptly stopping alcohol use may be in this crisis.
What is a substance-induced crisis?
Name one validated tool used to assess suicide risk.
What is the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)?
Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine increase this chemical in the brain.
What is dopamine?
These two types of group counseling formats are often used in co-occurring disorder treatment.
What are psychoeducation and process groups?
If a client poses a threat to others, the clinician has this legal duty.
What is duty to warn/protect (Tarasoff ruling)?
When a person has suicidal ideation and a plan, it’s considered this level of crisis.
What is an imminent risk or high-risk crisis?
This term describes a false sense of calm that may occur when a client has decided to end their life.
What is suicidal ambivalence or the calm before the attempt?
A severe alcohol withdrawal condition that includes hallucinations and seizures.
What is delirium tremens (DTs)?
When a client is actively suicidal or psychotic, this may be required.
What is hospitalization or involuntary commitment?
Releasing patient information without consent is a violation of this.
What is confidentiality?
Conflict, trauma, and overwhelming stressors may lead to this crisis of identity, common in adolescents.
What is a developmental crisis?
This document is used to reduce risk after a crisis by outlining steps the client agrees to take.
What is a safety plan?
Chronic marijuana use in adolescents may negatively impact this area of development.
What is brain development or cognitive functioning?
This trauma-informed intervention is designed for clients with PTSD and substance use.
What is Seeking Safety?
Ethical decision-making models often include these three steps: identify the issue, consult, and do this.
What is implement a plan or take action?