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In patients with bipolar disorders or schizophrenia,

Intervene before
Agitation
Reaches
itsBoiling
Point

In patients with bipolar disorders or schizophrenia,

Intervene before
Agitation
Reaches
itsBoiling
Point

Learn how identification and intervention can help keep the situation cool. Help patients regain control safely, using a cooperative approach.1,2

Know the signs for

PROMPT IDENTIFICATION
OF AGITATION

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strategies to calm
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References:

1. Richmond JS, Berlin JS, Fishkind AB, et al. Verbal de-escalation of the agitated patient: consensus statement of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry Project BETA De-escalation Workgroup. West J Emerg Med. 2012;13(1):17-25. doi:10.5811/westjem.2011.9.6864 2. Martinez-Raga J, Amore M, Di Sciascio G, et al. 1st international experts’ meeting on agitation: conclusions regarding the current and ideal management paradigm of agitation. Front Psychiatry. 2018;9:54. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00054