Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers
2 October 2011
| Technical document
Overview
This guide covers psychological first aid which involves humane, supportive and practical help to fellow human beings suffering serious crisis events. It is written for people in a position to help others who have experienced an extremely distressing event. It gives a framework for supporting people in ways that respect their dignity, culture and abilities.
Endorsed by many international agencies, the guide reflects the emerging science and international consensus on how to support people in the immediate aftermath of extremely stressful events.
Editors
WHO, War Trauma Foundation and World Vision International
Number of pages
82
Reference numbers
ISBN: 978 92 4 154820 5