Tips from ODSW February 2016: Caregiver's Guide to Psychosis | Seite 29

What should I do
if a crisis happens?
Be Prepared
• Anticipate to deal with it before it happens. Hence, take
preventive measure by making a list of phone numbers
in advance. This list can include how to reach your Case
Manager, the Suicide hotline (SOS), the nearest emergency
room, the police and any other services that might be helpful.

Get Another person
• When possible, get another person to help you deal with the
situation as this will lessen your burden and may help you
respond to crisis more effectively.

Be Calm
• When a crisis happens, calmly state that you are concerned
about the situation instead of panicking and hurrying around.

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