Watching someone you love go through a mental health crisis can be scary. You want to help, but you’re not sure what to say, or you’re worried that whatever you do say will somehow make things worse. The truth is, how you respond in that moment really can help them feel safer and less alone.
Megan Kurdi, MSW, LCSW, Associate Director of Adult Programs at Compass Health Center’s Brookfield location, recently joined TMJ4’s The Morning Blend to talk about how families and friends can support a loved one in crisis, including warning signs to watch for, common mistakes well-meaning supporters make, and what to say (and what not to say) when it matters most.
The interview also explores when to involve a professional versus handling things at home, and when to consider a higher level of care, like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Learn more about Compass Health Center’s approach to care here.
Continue reading to learn more and watch the full interview.
Watch the segment here.
About Compass Health Center:
Compass Health Center provides immediate access to comprehensive, specialized mental health services, empowering individuals and families to receive the care they need when they need it. Children, adolescents, young adults, and adults can schedule a mental health assessment within 24 hours after the first phone call and begin treatment as soon as the next day. Our age-based approach to mental health treatment centers on three core principles: immediate access, evidence-based, data-informed care, and specialization in areas such as trauma, OCD, school refusal, anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring mental health.
