In a stressful situation, people with mental disorders may not know what is happening, ignore danger, be confused, or pass out.

In such cases, it is advisable to provide clear instructions to relocate the individual to a secure location. It is important to calmly and clearly explain the plan of action, the destination, and the purpose of the relocation.

A person with severe impairment may also have catatonic syndrome. They may act oppositely to instructions. In such cases, you need to voice the action plan in reverse.

Most patients with severe mental illness are safe. Look out for these signs of dangerous behavior:

– They think they’re being followed.

– They attack an imaginary persecutor.

– Heard voices telling him/her to be aggressive.

This helps you understand how aggressive someone can be and predict their behavior.

A set of procedures to assist individuals with mental health challenges in high-risk scenarios has been released in the Barrier-Free Handbook, a project spearheaded by First Lady Olena Zelenska.