Mental Health Emergencies, Crises and Problems - University of Houston Athletics

Mental Health Emergencies, Crises & Problems

Mental Health Emergencies - A mental health emergency is a situation that requires immediate care because of possible serious harm and/or death.  The following should be considered mental health emergencies:
●      Suicide attempt.
●      Suicidal thoughts with intent/a plan.
●      Homicidal thoughts/harm to others.
●      Acute Psychosis (often involving hallucinations and/or delusions).
●      Threatening behavior/Agitation.
●      Victim of Interpersonal Violence/Sexual Assault.
●      Acute Drug Intoxication/Overdose.
●      Victim of Physical Assault.

Mental Health Crisis - non-life-threatening situations that require urgent attention within 24 hours. Depending on the circumstances some of these may rise to a mental health emergency.  The following should be considered mental health crisis:
●      Active homicidal thoughts, intent, or plan.
●      Active suicidal thoughts, intent, or plan.
●      Catastrophic injury.
●      Manic episode.
●      Severe panic attacks.
●      Significant loss or death directly impacting the athlete.
●      Trauma reaction.

Mental Health Problems - situations that can wait 24-72 hours for a response without placing an athlete in jeopardy. The following should be considered mental health problems:
● "All-or-nothing” thinking.
●      Academic difficulty.
●      ADHD assessment.
●      Problems managing anger.
●      Changes in eating/sleeping habits.
●      Decreased interest in activities.
●      Drug or alcohol abuse.
●      Excessive worry or fear
●      Family problems.
●      Loss of/sudden changes in emotion.
●      Negative self-talk.
●      Overuse injuries, resolved injuries, or continually being injured.
●      Relationship problems.
●      Retirement from sport.
●      Unexplained wounds or deliberate self-harm.
●      Withdrawing from social contact.
●      Retirement from sport.

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