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June 18, 2022 

Psychological first aid

Facilitator’s manual for orienting field workers. 

This manual is designed to orient helpers to offer psychological first aid (PFA) to people following a serious crisis event. PFA involves humane, supportive and practical assistance for people who are distressed, in ways that respect their dignity, culture and abilities. This facilitator’s manual is to be used together with the Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers (World Health Organization, War Trauma Foundation, World Vision International, 2011).

See section Official organisations 

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support network (MHPSS)

 Essential Concepts and Best Practices for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for the Ukrainian Refugee Response 

Available in the following languages:

• English 
• Polish 
• Ukrainian  

 Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings 

• Now available in 15 languages (also includes new field checklist translations). View   
• Access similar resources through the MHPSS.net emergency toolkit - a compilation of a range of practice guidelines for #MHPSS in humanitarian contexts. View the toolkit here  

Not ReLiving – But Living. Psychological First Aid for Refugee Care: Helpful Do’s and Don’ts.

Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Critical Resources for all those who assist and work with refugees and displaced persons. 

Click here to download as PDF 

World Health Organization 

lineamientos: Checklist for field use based on the WHO guidelines

See section Official organisations 