INTRODUCTION TO SITUATIONAL CRISES

INTRODUCTION TO SITUATIONAL CRISES

• often related to the notion of psychological stress, which pertains to a frightening or uptight experience

CRISIS

Source: Bundy et al., 2017​

• a period of psychological disequilibrium wherein an individual cannot simply cope with the hazardous event or situation.

CRISIS

- Caplan, 1964

In mental health terms, a crisis refers not necessarily to a traumatic situation but also a person’s reaction to an event.

Characteristics of a Crisis

1.    A crisis may lead to the presence of both danger and opportunity. It is also perceived to be dangerous when related stresses result in pathological behavior such as injury to self or others. On the other hand, a crisis can also be an opportunity since it catalyzes an individual to seek help.

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Characteristics of a Crisis

​2.    A crisis has no quick fixes, and failure to respond accordingly may lead to negative results.

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3.  A crisis is universal and idiosyncratic since no one is immune to them, and individuals may react differently given the same situation.

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