Prompt #79Emergency
Prompt 79: The Mental Health Crisis Plan
When to use it
You (or your partner) are in a mental health crisis — postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, psychosis, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. You need immediate help.
The Prompt
I'm in crisis. [WHAT'S HAPPENING — e.g., "I have thoughts of harming myself" / "I'm having intrusive thoughts about harming my baby" / "I hear voices" / "I can't get out of bed and I have a baby" / "I'm having a panic attack that won't stop" / "I want to die"].
I need help NOW.
My situation:
- What's happening: [SPECIFIC — be as detailed as you're able]
- I have access to: [E.G., "my baby is safe with [person]" / "I'm alone with baby" / "I have a partner" / "I don't know what to do"]
- History: [E.G., "I've had PPD before" / "I have bipolar" / "this is new" / "I have a therapist" / "I don't have a therapist"]
- Where I am: [E.G., "US" / "UK" / "Canada" / "Australia" / "other"]
Please give me:
1. IMMEDIATE safety: where to put baby right now
2. The crisis hotlines (US, UK, Canada, Australia)
3. The 988 line (US suicide & crisis)
4. The PSI (Postpartum Support International) line
5. The 'go to ER' criteria
6. The 5-minute de-escalation (breathing, grounding)
7. The 'tell someone' script (partner, family, friend, OB)
8. What comes AFTER the crisis (the next 24-72 hours)
Important: I need real help, not platitudes.Example output
*"IMMEDIATE safety: place baby in safe space (crib, bassinet, with another adult). Baby cannot be alone with someone in crisis. Now: crisis hotlines. US: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text), 1-800-944-4773 (Postpartum Support International), 911. UK: 116 123 (Samaritans), 0808 802 2860 (PND helpline). Canada: 988, 1-833-456-4566 (Talk Suicide Canada). Australia: 13 11 14 (Lifeline), 1300 726 306 (PANDA). Go to ER if: thoughts of harming self or baby, hallucinations, delusions, can't care for basic needs. 5-min de-escalation: 4-7-8 breathing, name 5 things you see, place hand on heart, drink cold water, splash cold water on face. Tell someone: 'I'm not OK. I need help right now. Can you [come over / call me / take the baby / sit with me]?'"*
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