Force is not the answer. Empathy is 💜 Sally Littlefield, a mental health advocate living with schizoaffective disorder, knows firsthand the terror of facing untrained responders during a crisis. Tragically, individuals experiencing mental health crises are more likely to have fatal encounters with law enforcement. In her latest article, Sally combines lived experience with evidence-based techniques to shed light on effective crisis de-escalation. By prioritizing empathy, compassion, and collaboration, we can create a safer world for everyone 🫂 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRwqqjY6 #bcss #seriousmentalillness #schizophreniaawareness #mentalhealthawareness #schizoaffective #mentailhealthcrisis #deescalation #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealtheducation
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Wow, this is such a powerful message. Sally's story is a stark reminder of why empathy training is crucial. Love the focus on collaboration - it takes a village to create a truly supportive environment. Thanks for sharing!