Elena Cherepanov, PhD. Psychological First Aid.Crash course for advanced mental health professionals
Channel: Elena Cherepanov
Date: 2022-03-23

As the world watches in horror the shelling of civilians in Ukraine, mental health (MH) providers are redefining their role to effectively respond to the humanitarian catastrophy in Ukraine.They provide psychological support and psychoeducation about coping with extreme stress and severe trauma, advocating for victims, and raising their voices against the war. The lessons from previous humanitarian crises demonstrate the need to prioritize Psychological First Aid training for MH professionals. This one hour training discusses the framework, core actions and the competencies essential when responding during the short-term aftermath of a potentially traumatic event