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Introduction to Psychological First Aid in epidemics – COVID-19

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This guidance material offers an introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) in the community, in the context of the coronavirus. It will help readers/participants understand how community members become worried, and the National Society’s role in PFA.

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