Evidenced-Based Care of Adolescents and Families in Crisis

This article examines the challenges faced by adolescents and their families as the young person matures into adulthood. Crises are the result of unpredictable situations or events that overwhelm the individual or individuals and render their resources and coping skills ineffective in mediating the stress. Crises can be situational, maturational, or adventitious. Nurses of all specialties may encounter the individual or family in crisis and need to provide crisis interventions services while assisting them to access the services of a skilled mental health professional.