A crisis is a turning point or decisive moment, typically with negative connotations if no action is taken.

Crisis can refer to:

In psychology:

• Existential crisis, when a person doubts if his or her existence has a purpose.
• Mid-life crisis, several issues that confront some people from 40-55.
  • Quarter-life crisis, a recently coined similar term for 20-30 year olds.
• Identity crisis