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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

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The overarching reason for the creation of 988 is to increase access to mental healthcare nationwide. Through these services, crisis intervention and prevention efforts across the country could see a serious boost. 988, Behavioral Health, and Better Crisis Response. The Reasons for 988.

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How Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention

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In this way, DSPs can proactively work to prevent crisis situations before they happen. How DSPs Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention for a Behavioral Health Crisis. First and foremost, DSPs should aim for crisis prevention rather than crisis intervention.

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Crisis Prevention and Intervention in the Age of COVID-19

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As such, crisis intervention and prevention has never been more top of mind. Left unaddressed, mental health conditions brought by this pandemic could spiral into crisis. Fortunately, these tools proved their worth, not only as a means of providing mental healthcare but also as a way of responding to crisis.