Crisis Intervention Aims to Reduce the Risk of an Imminent

question 73

Multiple Choice

Crisis intervention aims to reduce the risk of an imminent suicide attempt by providing suicidal persons:

• A)easy access to medication to subdue their thoughts of suicide.
• B)someone to talk with who understands their feelings and problems.
• C)coping skills that they may use in the long term.
• D)easier access to treatment by way of financial support.

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Definitions:

Duration

The length of time that an event or behavior continues, often measured in studies to assess aspects of persistence or endurance.

Intensity

The strength, force, or degree of expression of a particular behavior or action.

Severity

The extent of something considered bad or undesirable, such as the severity of disease symptoms or the severity of a problem.

Functional Assessment

A systematic process of identifying the underlying causes or functions of behaviors in order to address specific behavior concerns.