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Psychological First Aid (PFA) Quiz

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Who can Psychological First Aid (PFA) help?

Only individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions

Only adults affected by traumatic events

Children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism (correct)

Only children affected by traumatic events

Who developed Psychological First Aid (PFA)?

World Health Organization

American Psychological Association

Red Cross

National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD (correct)

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 (correct)

To assume that all survivors will develop severe mental health problems

To provide long-term mental health treatment for all survivors of traumatic events

To focus only on physical recovery

What does Psychological First Aid (PFA) assume about survivors of traumatic events?

<p>It does not assume that all survivors will develop severe mental health problems or long-term difficulties in recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Psychological First Aid (PFA)?

<p>To reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.