A behavioral crisis is MOST accurately defined as:
A) an acute psychiatric emergency characterized by violent behavior, mood swings, and a loss of connection to reality.
B) a chronic mental health problem in which the patient experiences frequent thoughts of suicide or other self-destructive behavior.
C) a persistent feeling of sadness, despair, or hopelessness that incapacitates the patient and prevents him or her from interacting socially.
D) any reaction to an event that interferes with the activities of daily living or has become unacceptable to the patient, family, or community.
Answer: D) any reaction to an event that interferes with the activities of daily living or has become unacceptable to the patient, family, or community.
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A) True B) False