Psychotic episode

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Stay calm. Quiet space. Do not argue. Call 112 if danger.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT mock hallucinations or say "That is not real."

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT crowd or corner the person.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if violence, traffic danger, or medical collapse.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe psychotic behavior — request mental health trained response if available.

Threats of violence, inability to care for basic needs, or first episode needs urgent evaluation.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — First episodes and severe psychosis need psychiatric emergency assessment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical causes (infection, drugs) must be ruled out in hospital.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — De-escalate and protect safety. Diagnosis and medication are for professionals.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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