She needed a plan in the event that police — or anyone who didn’t understand her son’s situation — responded to her home during a mental health crisis. Here are some of her tips: ...

A mental health crisis can feel overwhelming for caregivers and their loved ones. Learn how to create a crisis plan by working together to prevent and better manage a crisis.

Key points. Preparing in advance can help improve one's chances of better managing a mental health crisis. A safety plan can be an important tool to help prevent someone from taking their own life.

It's ideal to create your safety plan with a mental health professional, but if you're not under the care of a clinician, you can turn to a trusted friend or family member.

Brad Lander, the city comptroller who is running for mayor, said in a statement that Mr. Cuomo had “gutted our mental health services.” “Andrew Cuomo releasing a plan to fix our mental ...

Marin Mobile Crisis Unit supervisor Megan Hinshaw holds the door open as a pair of colleagues head to a mental crisis call in Greenbrae, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.