Interactions between police officers and individuals experiencing mental health crises are highly complex and fraught with challenges that require careful navigation. These encounters often pose significant risks to both the individuals in distress and the officers tasked with assisting them. Given the increasing awareness of mental health issues and their impacts on public safety, there is a critical need for effective strategies and interventions. This Research Topic explores the intricate dynamics of police responses to mental health crises, employing a comprehensive multidisciplinary framework. It seeks to integrate psychological, sociological, organizational, and practical insights to better understand the challenges and opportunities inherent in these critical interactions. Through an examination of existing research and detailed case studies, this initiative aims to highlight gaps in the literature and refine evidence-based strategies that enhance the efficacy of police engagements during mental health emergencies.
The goal of this Research Topic is to paint a comprehensive and nuanced picture of the challenges and solutions of dealing with individuals experiencing mental health crisis from a policing perspective. It seeks to identify effective pre-, inter-, and postvention strategies that ensure the safety of both affected individuals and police officers. Additionally, the topic aims to explore the impact of such interactions on the mental health of the police officers themselves. Another objective is to promote critical engagement with existing organizational structures and training programs, ensuring adequate preparation for such scenarios.
Contributors are invited to submit papers that address systemic responsibilities, socio-economic influences, psychological dynamics of crisis situations, and the organizational aspects of police training and response. Papers should prioritize innovative, reflective approaches to crisis intervention, with a strong emphasis on effective communication techniques and the societal impacts of these encounters. We particularly encourage submissions that adopt interdisciplinary perspectives and provide critical analyses, aiming to foster a rich dialogue and develop comprehensive strategies for managing mental health crises in policing contexts.
Keywords:
Mental Health Crises, Policing, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Societal Perspectives, Systemic Approaches, Organizational Framework, Suicide Prevention
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Interactions between police officers and individuals experiencing mental health crises are highly complex and fraught with challenges that require careful navigation. These encounters often pose significant risks to both the individuals in distress and the officers tasked with assisting them. Given the increasing awareness of mental health issues and their impacts on public safety, there is a critical need for effective strategies and interventions. This Research Topic explores the intricate dynamics of police responses to mental health crises, employing a comprehensive multidisciplinary framework. It seeks to integrate psychological, sociological, organizational, and practical insights to better understand the challenges and opportunities inherent in these critical interactions. Through an examination of existing research and detailed case studies, this initiative aims to highlight gaps in the literature and refine evidence-based strategies that enhance the efficacy of police engagements during mental health emergencies.
The goal of this Research Topic is to paint a comprehensive and nuanced picture of the challenges and solutions of dealing with individuals experiencing mental health crisis from a policing perspective. It seeks to identify effective pre-, inter-, and postvention strategies that ensure the safety of both affected individuals and police officers. Additionally, the topic aims to explore the impact of such interactions on the mental health of the police officers themselves. Another objective is to promote critical engagement with existing organizational structures and training programs, ensuring adequate preparation for such scenarios.
Contributors are invited to submit papers that address systemic responsibilities, socio-economic influences, psychological dynamics of crisis situations, and the organizational aspects of police training and response. Papers should prioritize innovative, reflective approaches to crisis intervention, with a strong emphasis on effective communication techniques and the societal impacts of these encounters. We particularly encourage submissions that adopt interdisciplinary perspectives and provide critical analyses, aiming to foster a rich dialogue and develop comprehensive strategies for managing mental health crises in policing contexts.
Keywords:
Mental Health Crises, Policing, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Societal Perspectives, Systemic Approaches, Organizational Framework, Suicide Prevention
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.