Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Author's Note xiii
Foreword Ben Biddick xvii
Preface xix
Part I An Introduction to Mental Health 1
Chapter 1 What Affects Our Mental Health? 3
Chapter 2 What is a Mental Health Emergency? 7
Chapter 3 How to Prepare Yourself as a First Responder 13
Chapter 4 Supporting Others in a Mental Health Emergency 25
Chapter 5 How to Use this Book 29
Part II Mental Health Conditions: The Quick Reference Guide 33
Chapter 6 Anxiety 35
Chapter 7 Depression 45
Chapter 8 Somatic Symptoms 51
Chapter 9 Personality Disorders 53
Chapter 10 Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors 59
Chapter 11 Substance Use Disorders 63
Chapter 12 Psychosis 73
Chapter 13 Suicidal Behaviors 87
Chapter 14 Trauma & Stress Related Disorders 91
Chapter 15 Self-Injury 99
Chapter 16 Eating Disorders 101
Part III Getting Ahead of a Mental Health Crisis 105
Chapter 17 Determining a Person's Needs 107
Chapter 18 Support 111
Chapter 19 How to Handle Vulnerability and Build Mental Health Resiliency 115
Chapter 20 De-Escalating a Situation 119
Chapter 21 Mental Health Self-Care 125
Conclusion: 139
Resources 143
About the Authors 151
Glossary of Terms 153
Selected Bibliography 161