Use urgent help for immediate danger
Do not wait for ordinary guidance if a young person may harm themselves or others, is being abused or cannot stay safe.
What caregivers can do first
- Check physical health and immediate safety
- Ask which time, place or demand feels hardest
- Coordinate a short-term, reviewable support plan with school and qualified professionals when needed
Risk signals
- Bullying, abuse or fear of a specific person
- Severe or worsening physical symptoms
- Self-harm, suicide, violence or immediate danger