Suicide Assessment and Crisis Intervention | NCMHCE Exam Review with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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The content segments provide an overview of crisis assessment and various factors to consider when assessing individuals in crisis. Dr. Donald Snipes discusses the definition of crisis as a pivotal moment involving both peril and promise, and he highlights the symptoms of crisis, including emotional distress, physical distress, cognitive disruption, and behavioral changes. He emphasizes the importance of considering the different levels of needs individuals may struggle with, using the mnemonic "CHARGES" to assess connection, health, acceptance, relationships, goals, efficacy, and safety.
The segments also discuss different types of crises, such as situational, maturational, and cultural/societal crises, and provide examples of crises individuals may experience, including death, abuse, divorce, and interpersonal conflicts. The stages of a crisis are outlined, including the vulnerable state and the active crisis state, and the process of conducting a crisis assessment is explained.
Dr. Snipes also discusses the importance of assessing suicide risk during a crisis assessment, including risk factors such as history of abuse, access to lethal means, exposure to suicide, social isolation, chronic or major diseases, and recent childbirth or major surgery. He provides a mnemonic, "Who Dares to Perceive Basic Coping Crap," to guide the assessment process, and emphasizes the importance of assessing for suicidal ideation, mental status, and sobriety.
Overall, the content segments provide valuable information on crisis assessment, suicide risk assessment, and factors to consider when assessing individuals in crisis.
The content segments provide an overview of crisis assessment and various factors to consider when a