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Mental Health Crises

Below is a brief description of various mental health crises. The descriptions are in English and Maltese.

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Self-Harm

Self-Harm is when a person inflicts harm on one’s self
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Suicide

When one harms themselves with the intention of dying
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Panic Attacks

A distinct episode of high anxiety
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Trauma

A traumatic event is when a person is exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation
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Severe Psychotic State

A person in a Severe Psychotic State can have overwhelming delusions and hallucinations
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Alcohol Use

Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination
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Drug Use

When a person is using alcohol or drugs at levels that are associated with short-term and long-term harm
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Aggressive Behaviour

Aggression has different components to it. These include: verbal, behavioural & emotional

 

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