Mental Health & Welfare Interactions

Scene 2 of 2: Overwhelm and Afterward

Important: NeuroJustice is a learning tool. It shares general communication tips and safety guidance to help you practise calm and clear interactions with police. It is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, speak with a lawyer or a community legal service.

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If you start to feel overwhelmed, notice your breathing. Slow breaths can help your body settle. When the interaction ends, you may feel tired or emotional. This is normal. Rest and support can help you recover.

Key points

  • Slow breaths help your body settle when overwhelmed.
  • Feeling tired or emotional afterward is normal.
  • Rest and support help you recover.

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