Psychological First Aid (PFA) is the globally recommended training for supporting people during emergencies and offers guidance on delivering psychosocial care in the immediate aftermath of the emergency event.

On this course, you’ll explore the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what you can do to help people cope.

The course will teach you the key principles of giving psychological first aid in emergencies.

Topics covered: 

• What is psychological first aid?
• How do emergencies impact mental health?
• The psychological first aid stages: Prepare, Look, Listen, Link
• Supporting yourself and your colleagues
• Example scenarios

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