Psychological First Aid

• 2019

  Log in to bookmark this resource.

  Log in
• George Everly, Jr.

---

Access Resources

• CourseEN
• Ask aRCie About This Resource

About

This course offers training in psychological first aid using the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition. It covers applying the model in diverse settings like public health, workplace, and disaster scenarios to promote personal and community resilience. Participants learn to differentiate crisis reactions, prioritize interventions, and provide appropriate support.

---

Tags

Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Community Mental Health Services; Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Mental Health Services; Triage; Psychological Trauma; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

---

More like this

Barriers and Challenges of Infant Feeding in Disasters in Middle- and High-Income Countries 2021 · Johns Hopkins University, Save the Children Polio and the Polio Vaccine 2025 · Johns Hopkins University Vaccines 101: The Basics of Vaccines and Vaccination 2025 · Johns Hopkins University

---

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

---