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  • Psychological first aid
  • Crisis intervention

Background:

  • Disasters cause significant property damage, physical injuries, and a surge in demand for psychological support that overwhelms local resources.
  • Traditional multi-session counseling may be less effective in the acute phase following disasters.
  • There is a need for efficient and effective acute mental health interventions tailored to disaster situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assert that Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a suitable crisis-focused intervention for the acute phase of disaster response.
  • To highlight PFA's role in assessing and mitigating acute distress in disaster-affected populations.
  • To position PFA as a complementary intervention that facilitates psychological triage.

Main Methods:

  • This paper presents a conceptual assertion and review of Psychological First Aid (PFA) as a disaster mental health intervention.
  • It discusses the principles and application of PFA in the context of disaster response.
  • The role of PFA in conjunction with traditional mental health services is explored.

Main Results:

  • Psychological First Aid (PFA) is proposed as an effective crisis-focused intervention for immediate post-disaster mental health needs.
  • PFA is designed to manage acute distress and serve as a platform for psychological triage.
  • The intervention can be utilized by both professional mental health clinicians and peer responders.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a valuable and efficient intervention for disaster mental health.
  • PFA effectively addresses acute psychological distress and aids in prioritizing care.
  • Its adaptability for use by diverse responders enhances its utility in disaster settings.