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Crisis intervention in theory and practice: a selective review
The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|March 1, 1984
Summary
Crisis intervention offers a model for treating psychological decompensation and psychiatric disorders. This approach aids in crisis resolution, promoting growth and serving as a key tool in preventive psychiatry.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Crisis intervention addresses acute psychological decompensation.
- It is increasingly integrated into community-based psychiatric services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review crisis theory.
- To outline the practice of crisis intervention.
Main Methods:
- Selective literature review.
Main Results:
- Crisis intervention is a treatment model for acute psychological decompensation.
- It facilitates crisis resolution and psychic growth.
- It is valuable in preventive psychiatry.
Conclusions:
- Crisis intervention provides a framework for multidisciplinary psychiatric services.
- It is an important tool for psychological maturation and prevention.