Gary was hospitalized when he was considered at high risk for suicide. A team of counselors saw him for four hours every day for three days until his suicidal thinking was greatly reduced. The team was extremely active in mobilizing his family and occupational resources outside the hospital. This experience best illustrates ____.
A) crisis intervention
B) "right-to-suicide" interventions
C) how psychotherapy is used with suicidal people
D) suicide prevention programs

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Crisis intervention is a short-term assistance provided to individuals experiencing an event that produces emotional, mental, physical, and behavioral distress or problems. In Gary's case, the immediate and intensive support provided by counselors, along with the mobilization of his family and occupational resources, is characteristic of crisis intervention aimed at stabilizing his condition and reducing his suicidal thinking.

Gary Was Hospitalized When He Was Considered at High Risk