Psychological first aid: facilitator’s manual for orienting field workers

Overview

This manual is designed to orient helpers to offer psychological first aid (PFA) to people following a serious crisis event. PFA involves humane, supportive and practical assistance for people who are distressed, in ways that respect their dignity, culture and abilities.

Accompanying slideshow in English I Arabic I Chinese I French I Spanish

 

WHO Team
Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use (MSD)
Editors
World Health Organization,
Number of pages
82
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789241548618