Psychological First Aid: How to Help Students Recover After a Personal, Community, or School-Based Emergency

• 2008

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• Marleen Wong; Merritt Schreiber; Robin Gurwitch

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This factsheet addresses Psychological First Aid mental health services for both students and teachers. This training material helps improve everyday emergency preparedness for both families and school personnel. Topics included defining psychological first aid, how to implement psychological first aid training and developmental concerns for implementing the program. Models like PFA for Schools and Listen, Protect, Connect aim to stabilize emotions, return students to learning, and promote resilience.

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Hazard: Trauma

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Mental Health; School Teachers; Students; Psychological Trauma

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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