Which are characteristics of a mental health emergency? Select all that apply.

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A mental health emergency is a state of overwhelming anxiety that can lead to serious personality disorganization, depression, confusion, and behavioural disturbances. In a mental health emergency, there are urgent issues of safety, potentially because of risk for self-care limitations (e.g., lack of nutrition, exposure to physical risks), self-harm behaviour (e.g., substance abuse, risk of suicide), or violence against others.

Which Are Characteristics of a Mental Health Emergency? Select All