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Psychological First Aid


Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences Lecturer Mental Health and Diseases Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Oğuzhan Kılınçel shared about psychological first aid.


What is psychological first aid?
It is a kind of early psychosocial intervention approach that is carried out during or after a disaster, terrorist attack or any event that causes negative effects at the individual/societal level.
Psychological first aid is defined as the humane and supportive response offered to the person who is suffering or in need of support and assistance.
 
What is the purpose of psychological first aid?
-Identifying and providing basic physical/psychological needs
-Psychological triage and guidance
-Information, normalization and stabilization
-To support their return to normal life
- To protect individuals from the long-term possible effects of the traumatic event.
 
Who applies psychological first aid?
Psychological first aid does not have to be administered by mental health professionals. It can be applied by people who have received training.
During disaster periods, it is possible to provide training to appropriate teachers, doctors, nurses or volunteers in the region and to continue the practices by these people.
 
Where and when is psychological first aid applied?
It is mostly applied at the scene, at the disaster site or in the affected area. It is important for the practitioner to make sure that he/she is intervening in a safe place. Psychological first aid can be applied during or after the event. It can be applied in any post-event period, whenever needed.

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