Crisis Intervention
Scope Note:
Techniques used to avert or deal with psychiatric or medical emergencies, as potential suicide, domestic violence, and drug overdose (Note: Prior to Aug99, this term was not restricted by a Scope Note)
Category: Mental Health
Broader Terms InterventionNarrower Terms N/AUse this term instead of Crisis Therapy (1969 1980) | Related Terms CounselingCrisis Management Emergency Programs Psychiatric Services Psychotherapy |
Added to ERIC: 3/5/1980