Discussion Post: Crisis Intervention & Disaster Mental Health Interventions
What really differentiates psych emergency treatment from psych crisis intervention? In emergency treatment, we work on the symptoms that the patient presented. During a crisis intervention, we focus on a quick resolution of the patient's stress. Handling a mental health crisis can be demanding. Based on that:
• Compare interventions used for psychiatric crises with those used for other crises like disasters.
• What are the similarities?
• What are the differences?
• What is the role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner during a crisis?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.