Life threatening psychiatric clinics and general health clinics conditions lead to emergencies, high mortality and morbidity rates if not handled by expert health personnel. Emergencies have to be treated properly with follow-ups and expert health professionals are needed at various settings (Nursing homes, clinics, and hospital emergency department, offices) to recognize a psychiatric emergency when it occurs and its management. Psychiatric emergencies can manifest in different ways and places. The emergency with the most potential for damage to the client and other involves a person who is suicidal, homicidal or unable to avoid common dangers. Managing any of these problems involves general and specific actions.

Skill Level: Beginner