INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Anytime you are faced with an important conversation, it can be  helpful to spend some time planning and practicing what you want to say. Take out some paper and a pen and write down everything you need to communicate. Keep your communication direct and to the point, and include all relevant info. Then practice speaking these words out loud. Some things you might say, include:  ”I missed my period and I am pregnant.” ”I have already taken a pregnancy test and I’m sure.” ”I already know what I want to do,” or “I’m not really sure what I want to do,” or “I think I know what I should do, but I wanted your input.” ”I am positive that you are the father,” or “I’m pretty sure that you are the father.” ”I thought it was important for you to know.” Tell him that you need to talk to him and that you’d like to do it in person. You might suggest going for a walk (some place public) or for a coffee (some place quiet). If he asks why, tell him that you are in company and can't talk at the moment. If he agrees, arrange a suitable venue and time.  Be aware that he may think you are calling him to follow up on the night you spent together. The reception you receive may be cold if that's not what he wants. If he refuses to meet up in person, you may need to tell him over the phone. When you meet with him, speak your words loud and clear, so that you do not need to repeat yourself. After some brief small talk, go ahead and cut to the chase. It can be helpful to bring a note card with what you plan to say printed on it. This way, you will not get nervous and forget what you have planned. You can just come right out and say, “I’m pregnant and I thought that you should know.” Remember, you have had a little bit of time to process this information, and this will likely catch him off-guard. He might be confused, angry, or in denial. He might immediately offer his support. He may exhibit numerous reactions/emotions at the same time. Try to give him a moment to process the information. His first reaction might not indicate how he truly feels.  If he is angry, explain that you can talk at a later date, or simply walk away. He might contact you after he has calmed down. If he is kind and understanding, you may choose to discuss your options and feelings with him. You might suggest a follow-up meeting a week or so in the future – acknowledging that you've had more time to think things over than him. Ultimately, what you do is your decision.

SUMMARY: Plan what you want to say. Set up a time to meet. Speak clearly. Be ready for a range of reactions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: No one plans or expects to have a mental health crisis when they are traveling.  However, studies suggest that about 10% of travelers with mental illness experience a psychiatric problem while on their trip. You can handle an emergency much more effectively if you already have a crisis plan in place just in case.  Ask your mental health professional to help you create your plan. You might ask them, “What should I consider including in my crisis plan?” Include things like emergency numbers to your primary mental health provider, primary pharmacist,  pharmacist in your destination area, a crisis center and mental health provider there. Include insurance information, a list of your medications, and any other important information. It can be frustrating, scary, and possibly detrimental to be in a mental health crisis and not know where to get help. Before you leave for your trip, take some time to find out about emergency mental health services in the area that you're traveling to. This way you’ll know where to turn for help if you should need it.  In the U.S., you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or Safe Alternatives at 1-800-366-8288. The International Association for Suicide Prevention at http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ provides a great list of crisis services worldwide. Knowing that you have someone whom you can alert if there’s a problem and will be checking in on you can help you manage a mental health emergency when you’re traveling. This might be your travel companion, a person you trust in the destination location, or someone at home.  Ask someone close to you at home to check on you every so often.  You might ask your friend, “Could you call me every few days just to check in and make sure everything's going well?” Make sure your emergency contact has up-to-date information regarding how to get in contact with you, where you’re staying, insurance information, medications,  etc.

SUMMARY:
Create a crisis plan. Research crisis support in that area. Have an emergency contact.