Safety and De-escalation During a Crisis

Type:
  Printable Tool
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership and DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Community Mental Health Severe Mental Illness
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Overview

People behave unsafely when they feel unsafe; the many stressors related to crises can make people feel more vulnerable and insecure. Download this tip sheet to help you gain strategies for helping distressed people feel safe while keeping yourself safe.

  Keywords: communication, connection, COVID-19, emotion regulation, homeless, support
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