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Guidance material
Introduction to Psychological First Aid in epidemics – COVID-19
08 May 2020
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 ro...
Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Guidance material
Home care for patients with suspected novel coronavirus (World Health Organization)
21 Jul 2020
Home care for patients with suspected novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection presenting with mild symptoms and management of contacts (WHO). Guidance is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese (Simplified) [updated guidance fro...
Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Guidance material
Remote Psychological First Aid during a COVID-19 outbreak
13 May 2020
In the context of COVID-19, the talks between helpers and affected usually persons takes place using phones or online media to avoid spread of the virus. The exception to this may be PFA provided between frontline workers. In addition to handling the...
Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support