Crisis Intervention and Prevention

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Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a crisis?

  1. Increased irritability

  2. Difficulty sleeping

  3. Improved concentration

  4. Loss of appetite


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Improved concentration is not a common sign of a crisis.

The first step in crisis intervention is to:

  1. Assess the situation

  2. Provide support

  3. Develop a plan

  4. Refer to a mental health professional


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first step in crisis intervention is to assess the situation and determine the severity of the crisis.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to provide support during a crisis?

  1. Listening actively

  2. Offering advice

  3. Validating the person's feelings

  4. Providing a safe and supportive environment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Offering advice is not a helpful way to provide support during a crisis. It is more important to listen actively, validate the person's feelings, and provide a safe and supportive environment.

The goal of crisis intervention is to:

  1. Resolve the crisis

  2. Prevent future crises

  3. Help the person cope with the crisis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of crisis intervention is to resolve the crisis, prevent future crises, and help the person cope with the crisis.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of crisis?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Personal tragedies

  3. Financial problems

  4. Relationship problems


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Financial problems are not a common type of crisis. Natural disasters, personal tragedies, and relationship problems are all more common types of crises.

Which of the following is a risk factor for suicide?

  1. History of mental illness

  2. Substance abuse

  3. Previous suicide attempts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for suicide.

The warning signs of suicide include:

  1. Talking about suicide

  2. Giving away possessions

  3. Withdrawing from social activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are warning signs of suicide.

If you are concerned that someone is suicidal, you should:

  1. Talk to them about it

  2. Encourage them to seek professional help

  3. Stay with them until they are safe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you are concerned that someone is suicidal, you should talk to them about it, encourage them to seek professional help, and stay with them until they are safe.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is:

  1. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  2. 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

  3. 1-800-LIFELINE (543-3546)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are phone numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Which of the following is NOT a protective factor against suicide?

  1. Strong social support

  2. Good coping skills

  3. Access to mental health care

  4. History of mental illness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

History of mental illness is not a protective factor against suicide. Strong social support, good coping skills, and access to mental health care are all protective factors against suicide.

The goal of suicide prevention is to:

  1. Reduce the number of suicides

  2. Identify people at risk for suicide

  3. Provide support to people who are suicidal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the number of suicides, identify people at risk for suicide, and provide support to people who are suicidal.

Which of the following is NOT a common myth about suicide?

  1. Suicide is always preventable

  2. Suicide is a sign of weakness

  3. People who talk about suicide are just trying to get attention

  4. Suicide is a rational choice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Suicide is not always preventable. However, there are many things that can be done to reduce the risk of suicide.

The most common method of suicide in the United States is:

  1. Firearms

  2. Hanging

  3. Poisoning

  4. Drowning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Firearms are the most common method of suicide in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide among young people?

  1. Bullying

  2. Cyberbullying

  3. Substance abuse

  4. Academic failure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Academic failure is not a risk factor for suicide among young people. Bullying, cyberbullying, and substance abuse are all risk factors for suicide among young people.

The best way to help someone who is grieving is to:

  1. Listen to them

  2. Offer your support

  3. Tell them that you understand how they feel

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to help someone who is grieving is to listen to them, offer your support, and tell them that you understand how they feel.

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