Action 1: Approach the person, assess, and assist with any crisis cont.
If the Youth MHFAider has no concerns that the person is in crisis, they can ask the person about how they are feeling, ask how long they have been feeling that way, and move on to Action 2. Assist If the young person is showing signs of being in a crisis, assist them based on what they have told you and any physical injuries you can see. Seek immediate professional help if required. Read details on how to apply Youth MHFA to specific crisis situations .
A White adult is crouched besides a Black female pre-teen who is using a wheelchair. They are both smiling and the man is crouching next to her.
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