Keep yourself and others safe with these key strategies for de-escalating a mental health crisis

☑ Mindful De-Escalation Techniques
☑ Safe & Active Listening
☑ Increased Mental Health Awareness

✎ Learn The Facts: Keep a calm demeanor when trying to de-escalate a mental health crisis. While you cannot control the person's behavior, how you respond to their behavior can have an impact on whether they are able to calm down or the situation escalates. Try to empathize with the persons feelings, and not their behavior.