Psychological First Aid Part 2: The Impact of Trauma

• 2020

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This is the second of five videos from the Psychological First Aid: A Minnesota Community Supported Model training course. The video describes how trauma can affect people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. It explains that after a scary or stressful event, people might feel sad, angry, or confused. Some may have trouble sleeping or paying attention. It also talks about the importance of understanding these reactions so we can help ourselves and others heal. The video and resources give tips on what to do when someone is struggling after a traumatic event and explain why support from friends and family is important for recovery.


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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Mental Health; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Disaster Medicine; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: University of Minnesota

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