A caseworker’s client, who struggles with depression and anxiety, says that he’s having thoughts of self-harm. What should the caseworker do first?
Express sympathy for his struggles
Contact a crisis line with him
Ask him to identify what triggers the thoughts of self-harm
Assess him for plan or intent
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A caseworker’s client, who struggles with depression and anxiety, says that he’s having thoughts…
A caseworker's client, who struggles with depression and anxiety, says that he's having thoughts of self-harm. What should the caseworker do first?