Title Dealing with Mentally Ill New.pptx ✅

POLICE ACADEMY #
Dealing with Mentally Ill Crisis Intervention Introduction
Objectives At the end of this session trainees will be able to: Identify signs and symptoms of Mental Illness Recognise possible causes of Mental Illness Pinpoint the warning signs of a Mentally Ill person Use verbal and nonverbal deescalation techniques
Definition A mental illness is a diagnosed disorder that affects a person’s mood, thoughts, emotions, or behaviours. It results in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary desires of life E.g’s Schizophrenia Depression Bipolar disorder Panic disorder