Responding to People With Mental Illness

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology

January 1, 2015

Emergency responders face an increasing number of calls involving people with behavioral and mental health issues. To deal effectively and safely with these individuals, responders must be able to recognize signs of mental distress, apply proven techniques for deescalating potentially dangerous situations and make appropriate referrals for them to obtain mental health care. 

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