Psychological First Aid: A Minnesota Community Supported Model: Part 1 Introduction to Psychological First Aid

• 2020

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This course module is designed for responders and volunteers to help people in crises. It describes how psychological first aid (PFA) supports survivors after disasters by promoting safety, connection, calmness, and hope. PFA helps reduce distress and encourages coping skills without needing mental health professionals. The training includes understanding stress responses during emergencies and creating a personal resiliency plan. It emphasizes that the psychological impact of disasters often affects more people than physical injuries do, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional needs in crisis situations.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Community Health Services; Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Education, Continuing; Health Personnel; Mental Health; Stress, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological; Emergency Responders; Psychological Trauma; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: University of Minnesota; Minnesota Department of Health

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