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Who can Psychological First Aid (PFA) help?
Children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism
Who developed Psychological First Aid (PFA)?
National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD
What is the goal of Psychological First Aid (PFA)?
To reduce initial distress caused by traumatic events and foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping
What does Psychological First Aid (PFA) assume about survivors of traumatic events?
It does not assume that all survivors will develop severe mental health problems or long-term difficulties in recovery
What is the focus of Psychological First Aid (PFA)?
To reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping
Study Notes
Who can PFA Help?
- Survivors of traumatic events, including individuals, families, and communities
- People affected by disasters, conflicts, or other crises
Development of PFA
- Developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with several other organizations
Goal of PFA
- To promote resilience, reduce stress, and foster a sense of safety and hope in survivors of traumatic events
- To provide emotional support and practical help to individuals, families, and communities affected by traumatic events
Assumptions of PFA
- Assumes that survivors of traumatic events are doing the best they can to cope with their situation
- Recognizes that survivors are not helpless and are capable of taking care of themselves and their loved ones
Focus of PFA
- Focuses on providing emotional support, practical help, and linking survivors with resources and services
- Emphasizes a humane, supportive, and non-intrusive response to survivors of traumatic events
Test your knowledge of Psychological First Aid (PFA) with this informative quiz. Explore essential concepts and practices for providing immediate support to individuals and families in the aftermath of disasters and traumatic events.
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