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Mental health crisis

A situation involving severe emotional or psychological distress that may create an immediate risk of harm or require urgent support.

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Emergency numbers kids should know

Emergency numbers kids should know

Why children should learn emergency numbers In an emergency, adults may be injured, confused, unconscious, absent, or unable to use a phone. A child who knows how to summon help can reduce delay during time-critical situations such as cardiac arrest, severe breathing difficulty in children, major bleeding, a serious allergic reaction, fire, or an immediate […]