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What is

crisis intervention

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Pronunciation: /ˈkraɪsəs ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/

crisis intervention

Definition

Immediate, short-term counseling (talking with a professional counselor) to stop a critical emotional incident (e.g., attempted suicide or drug overdose) from getting worse. Crisis intervention is not meant to solve the problem that led up to the crisis.