An individual is in your office and threatening to do harm to himself or another. Your first step is to assess for:

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If a client is presenting as a danger to himself, the degree of seriousness is irrelevant. Whether or not a plan is in place will determine whether or not you need to assess for a means to carry it out. Mental status does not enter the assessment until a more appropriate time and usually occurs closer to assessment.

An Individual Is in Your Office and Threatening to Do