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Definition of Crisis intervention
1. Noun. Psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis.
Medical Definition of Crisis intervention
1. Brief therapeutic approach which is ameliorative rather than curative of acute psychiatric emergencies. Used in contexts such as emergency rooms of psychiatric or general hospitals, or in the home or place of crisis occurence, this treatment approach focuses on interpersonal and intrapsychic factors and environmental modification. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crisis Intervention
Literary usage of Crisis intervention
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Developing a Law Enforcement Stress Program for Officers and Their Families by Peter Finn, Julie E. Tomz (1998)
"crisis intervention In addition to critical incidents, law enforcement personnel and
... The purpose of crisis intervention is to assess the extent and ..."
2. Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual: A Clinical Research Guide for by William R. Miller (1994)
"This may include your own immediate crisis intervention as well as appropriate
referral. In Project MATCH, the therapist's involvement in crisis ..."
3. Treatment Services for Adolescent Substance Abusers by Alfred S. Friedman (1998)
"Participation in the crisis intervention and short-term treatment program, ...
Emphasis is on crisis intervention and resolution of problems and conflicts. ..."
4. Youth Suicide Prevention Programs: A Resource Guide (1992)
"In 1988, crisis intervention assistance was provided to six Native American ...
Evaluation Needs In an evaluation of crisis intervention programs, ..."
5. Contracting for Managed Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services: A Guide ...by Stephen Moss by Stephen Moss (2000)
"Includes assessment of the nature and severity of mental health and substance
abuse crises, crisis intervention, and referral for appropriate treatment. ..."
6. Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Mental Illness and by Richard Ries (1996)
"Regardless of the priority of crisis intervention, the overall biopsychosocial
needs of patients must be addressed in a holistic manner, considering both ..."
7. Child Neglect: A Guide for Intervention by James M. Jr. Gaudin (1995)
"This model of intensive, short-term, crisis intervention services is designed to
improve family functioning to prevent out-of-home placement of children "at ..."
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