Which component is part of crisis intervention for individuals with mental illness?

• A. Crisis safety plan
• B. Coercive questioning without consent
• C. Quick arrest
• D. Isolation with no contact

Answer: (A)

In crisis intervention for someone with mental illness, the focus is on safety, de-escalation, and connecting the person to help. A crisis safety plan is the best fit because it’s a collaborative, written tool that specifies warning signs, personal coping strategies, who to contact, where to go for help, and clear steps to reduce risk during a crisis. It enacts a concrete, person-centered approach that preserves autonomy and improves coordination with family, friends, and responders, leading to timely support rather than force.

Coercive questioning without consent undermines trust and can worsen distress; quick arrest doesn’t address underlying needs or restore safety in a therapeutic sense; isolation with no contact removes essential support and resources. All of these fail to provide the proactive, supportive framework that a crisis safety plan offers.