WHO Mental Health in Emergencies
Mental and Social Aspects of Health of Populations Exposed to Extreme Stressors
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Psychological First Aid and Psycho-social Support In Complex Emergencies (PFA-CE)
In the following, we will present a training module on PFA_PSS in emergencies focussing on basic PFA and PSS interventions including family and community activation for team-leaders. As stated above this module is part of the training package for PFA_PSS...
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The comprehensive guideline on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in disaster settings
The comprehensive guideline on mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in disaster settings is one outcome of the OPSIC Project (Operationalising Psychosocial Support In Crisis), a European Union project funded by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme. One of the...
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IFRC Mental Health Framework
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – Mental Health Framework
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This trainer manual for all staff and volunteers has been produced within the Psychological First Aid and Psycho-social Support in Complex Emergencies (PFA-CE) Project funded by the European Union. __________________________________________________ In times of more frequent and long-term disasters and crises,...
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Psychosocial care for people affected by disasters and major incidents
A Model for Designing, Delivering and Managing Psychosocial Services for People Involved in Major Incidents, Conflict, Disasters and Terrorism
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PFA_PSS for beneficiaries in emergencies (Family and community activation): This trainer manual has been produced within the Psychological First Aid and Psychosocial Support in Complex Emergencies (PFA-CE) Project funded by the European Union. The objective of PFA-CE is to reach...
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Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers
This guide was developed in order to have widely agreed upon psychological first aid materials for use in low and middle income countries. The information we have given here is a model only. You will need to adapt it appropriately...
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Facilitator’s manual for orienting field workers
This manual is designed to orient helpers to offer psychological first aid (PFA) to people following a serious crisis event. PFA involves humane, supportive and practical assistance for people who are distressed, in ways that respect their dignity, culture and...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID
Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Psychological First Aid is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster...
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