Mental Health Crisis Plan
A Mental Health Crisis Plan is a CARE PLAN outlining key information to be considered during a mental health crisis.
Description
A Mental Health Crisis Plan is a CARE PLAN.
A Mental Health Crisis Plan is a CARE PLAN outlining key information to be considered during a mental health crisis. It includes:
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contact details
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history of mental and physical illnesses
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previous anti-depressants and psychotherapies
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signs predicting relapse, and
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instructions for care if a future relapse occurs
Mental Health Crisis Plans play an important role in reducing the use of mental health inpatient services, and compulsory admission and treatment in PATIENTS with severe mental illness.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
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| Plural | Mental Health Crisis Plans |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
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| Data Element | CARE PLAN TYPE (MENTAL HEALTH) | references in description Mental Health Crisis Plan |
| Attribute | CARE PLAN TYPE FOR MENTAL HEALTH | references in description Mental Health Crisis Plan |
| NHS Business Definition | Mental Health Crisis Plan | references in description Mental Health Crisis Plan |
