A person’s inability to cope with crisis may present itself with the following signs:

• Hopelessness
• Poor concentration
• Irritability
• Conflicts with others
• Avoiding social situations
• Anger
•  Grief
• Denial
• Difficulty eating or sleeping
• Abusing alcohol and/or other drugs
• Apathy
• Depression
• Anxiety

 A person dealing with a crisis may be severely depressed, and even suicidal, so having these procedures in place helps to ensure the best and fastest care possible.