what YOU can do

Determine how dangerous the aggression is.

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Remove the individual from the danger of others if they are being physically violent while maintaining your own safety.

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Stay calm. ​

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If the individual is safe, give them space to relax. 

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Set clear limits of safety as to how the individual is permitted to behave. 

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Let them know you are there for them - that your priority is to keep them safe. 

WHO can help

• Seek counseling or mental health treatment.

• Private therapist

• School counselor

• Call a local or national hotline 

• Reach out to a social worker

• Contact another licensed mental health worker

• Adult Protective Services if applicable

Medical or Emergency Care

A clinic or emergency healthcare provider is able to evaluate and determine the appropriate level of care. The patient will go through a medical screening process so medical providers can determine the best treatment based on the patient’s needs. This may include referral to a mental health professional or hospitalization.