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Managing an Acute Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace: Understanding the Voluntary and Involuntary Process.
Presented by:
Lori Peugh, MSSW, MA, Court Liaison Millwood Hospital
Anna Arwine, LPC, Director of Intake Millwood Hospital
Over ten million adults in the United States have an unmet need for mental health treatment. According to a report publish by Mental Health America, serious thoughts of su***de among adults have increased by over 11% in recent years.
Workforce mental health can have significant influence in the workplace. Employers need to understand how mental health can impact the employees’ wellbeing as well as the health and safety of their family, co-workers, clients and everyone around them. An awareness of the voluntary and involuntary process is a key starting point.
Learning Objectives for this Session
1. Attendees will learn what defines an acute crisis.
2. Attendees will understand the role of an ER or psychiatric hospital.
3. Attendees will understand the role of the police.
4. Attendees understand the difference between an Emergency Detention and Order of Protective Custody.

Managing an Acute Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace Managing an Acute Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace: Understanding the Voluntary and Involuntary Process