This fact sheet summarizes a study that examined how schools in the U.S. Gulf Coast region perceived the mental health needs of students after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and how schools responded. According to the report, despite strong initial efforts to support the mental health needs of students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, many…

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Model for crisis intervention was developed for use with emergency service personnel. Research regarding the use of the CISM Model has been conducted among civilians and high-risk occupation groups with mixed results. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the CISM Model for…

In this study, 228 school psychologists completed a survey regarding crisis intervention teams and plans. The majority of respondents indicated their schools had crisis plans (95.1%) and teams (83.6%). The most common team activities endorsed by participants involved providing direct assistance and services to students, staff, and the media. The…

The use of Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) as a short-term therapeutic technique is discussed. RBT, developed by Maultsby and Ellis, is based on the premise that facts and events do not cause feelings but that what one thinks and believes about facts and events are the causal factors. (MJB)

Describes development of hospital-based crisis service for adolescents. Explains how Crisis/Assessment Unit (CAU) has met community need for responsive program for adolescents in acute psychiatric crisis. CAU development is described and critiqued. Typical case admitted for crisis services is presented. (Author)

Outlines model for crisis intervention with highly lethal suicidal people. Explores idea that crisis is a perception, including issues of lethality and perturbation, object relations, responsibility, weapon availability, and active versus passive response. Highlights specific problems with transference and countertransference. Suggests that there…

In Jungian terminology, a crisis occurs when one's persona-based personality structure collapses and ego is displaced as the center of the psyche. Subsequent confusion is necessary for establishment of self as new center of personality. Religiously speaking, confrontation of ego with self is experienced as a power or force beyond the control of…

Offers a reflection on the shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. Describes how neighboring Chatfield High School prepared for and welcomed the students and staff of Columbine to their school, showing cooperation, professionalism, and heart in the face of tragedy. (SR)

Much troubled behavior results as youth "import" problems that originate in the family or community, thus displacing conflicts on neutral parties. Such outside stressors can overwhelm a youth and contaminate relationships with well-meaning persons. LSCI is designed to deal with such situations through a "red-flag intervention." This article shows…

This 4-year study of 698 young adolescents examined the covariates of early onset substance use from Grade 6 through Grade 9. The youth were randomly assigned to a family-centered Adolescent Transitions Program (ATP) condition. Variable-centered (zero-inflated Poisson growth model) and person-centered (latent growth mixture model) approaches were…

Discusses crisis intervention in terms of its potential for psychiatric practice. Focuses on a model of primary prevention of psychiatric problems. (DP)

Reviews the 1970s using "Suicide Prevention in the 70s" as a guide. The 21 goals put forward are reviewed in light of subsequent progress in the field. Presented as the presidential address at the 11th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Suicidology, April, 1978, New Orleans. (Author)

This brochure contains basic information on crisis planning. It includes information on: (1) preparedness; (2) mitigation and prevention; (3) recovery; (4) response; and (5) Preparing schools for a crisis.

The impact of anonymity on bystander reactions to emergencies and on the timing of bystander decision making was investigated in two laboratory experiments with college students. (Author/SS)

Presents case of Tillie, 36-year-old female office manager of law firm who committed suicide by jumping off balcony in her home in presence of co-workers. Douglas Jacobs from Harvard Medical School and David Jobes from the Catholic University of America discuss case and role of consultant called in to help co-workers deal with impact of this…