Introduction to Psychological First Aid in epidemics – COVID-19

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.

Are you sure you want to delete this "resource"?
This item will be deleted immediately. You cannot undo this action.
File Name File Size Download
introduction-to-PFA-in-epidemics.pdf

Related Resources

Guidance material
05 Jan 2016
    Among its core functions, the American Red Cross International Services Department (ARC-ISD) strives to support Host National Societies (HNS) to assist the most vulnerable people in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from man-made and...
Tags: Guidance material, Women and Gender in Disaster Management
Game
25 Feb 2023
The GDPC and the American Red Cross noticed a gap in youth preparedness resources when it comes to teens, where preparedness resources are often curated for adult or child audiences, which leaves teens (ages 13-19) under engaged and underprepared. To...
Tags: Game, Disaster Preparedness Games, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Youth Disaster Preparedness
Guidance material
28 Jul 2020
First Responders & Transporting staff should wear: • Medical/surgical mask (suspected or confirmed covid-19 cases) • Gowns/Tyvek suit (suspected or confirmed covid-19 cases) • Examination Gloves (always) • Eye protection (suspected or con...
Tags: Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Scroll to Top