What is a Psychological Crisis?
A psychological crisis exists when an individual is threatening harm to themselves or others, or is out of touch with reality
The crisis may be manifested as:
- Paranoia Hallucinations
- Uncontrollable Behavior
- Complete Withdrawal
STUDENTS experiencing a severe psychological crisis should go to the nearest hospital emergency room or contact Wittenberg University Counseling Center, which provides individual counseling. Its professionally trained staff seek to assist students with social, emotional, and academic concerns in a sensitive, caring, and confidential manner. The Counseling Office number is (937)327-7946.
FACULTY OR STAFF experiencing a psychological crisis should go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call their family physician.
Procedures
- Should you encounter someone experiencing a psychological crisis, do not attempt to handle the potentially dangerous situation alone.
- Call University Police
- The safety of the person in crisis and those around him/her should be of first concern. University Police will work closely with campus counseling professionals when necessary.
- In the case of an emergency such as the expression or suicidal or homicidal thoughts; severe loss of emotional control; gross impairment in thinking ability or any bizarre behavior, contact University Police.
Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)
What is the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)?
The BIT is comprised of a key group of administrators representing multiple departments on campus to assess and recommend appropriate responses regarding serious behavioral problems exhibited by students enrolled at Wittenberg University.
When should I contact the University Police?
When anyone observes or receives information about observed or potential self-destructive, violent, destructive, disruptive, or disorderly behavior.
If the behavior appears critical, immediately contact the University Police.
“Critical” means that imminent danger is currently happening or could happen at any moment.
“Non-critical” means that there is a risk of danger in the future.