Your client shows up for his session looking extremely disheveled. He reports that he has been hearing voices in his head telling him that someone is trying to kill him and is desperate to make the voices stop. He says that he hasn't eaten in over three days and is taking speed to keep himself from feeling hungry because he's afraid someone is trying to kill him by poisoning his food. What should you do?
a) Encourage him to continue taking speed to manage his hunger.
b) Suggest that he takes a break and grab a meal.
c) Assess the immediate risk of harm, and if necessary, take steps to ensure his safety, such as hospitalization or crisis intervention.
d) Disregard his concerns and proceed with the planned therapy session.