Disaster Mental Health and Psychological First Aid
Disaster Mental Health and Psychological First Aid
Disasters can leave survivors facing immediate emotional and psychological stress. Through this full-day, in-person training, nonprofit and community professionals can learn practical skills to support survivors, recognize common stress reactions, and provide early support following a disaster.
The Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response is offering this training to individuals interested in becoming Disaster Mental Health Responders.
Program Objectives
• Identify the range of typical reactions that we expect to see in survivors following a disaster.
• Explain why early support in the form of Psychological First Aid is helpful.
• List the elements of Psychological First Aid.
• Demonstrate competence through practice of Psychological First Aid elements.
• Manage their own stress while practicing Psychological First Aid.
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