Safety & 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

The many stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic can make people feel more vulnerable and insecure. People behave unsafely when they feel unsafe. 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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