Basic Psychological First Aid

what is psychological first aid

• It is a humane, supportive and practical first response given to people or persons in emotional distress

• Understanding their needs and concerns, and respond accordingly

• Helping people access information and services

• Protecting affected persons from any further harm

• All the above

A.S.A.P stand for

• Active Learning. Stay Close. Accept Feelings. Provide Practical Help

• Active Listening. Stay Put. Accept Feelings. Provide support

• Active Listening. Stay Close. Accept gifts. Provide Practical Help

• Active Listening. Stay Close. Accept Feelings. Provide Practical Help

Active Listening include ;-

• Month contact

• Ear contact

• Eye contact

• physical contract

Staying close include:-

• Personal space

• Physical space

• Other space

• Internal space

Accept Feelings include :-

• Keep a closed mind

• Keep an open mind

• Keep an open eyes

• Keep a close eyes

Provide Practical Help include :-

• ·Connect them to loved ones, community

• ·Refer them to professional help

• ·Be honest about what you know and don't know

• . All the above

Common Signs of Stress includes:

• Physical

• Emotional

• Mental

• All the above