REVIEW STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Yadav*, Dr. Subhash Upadhyay, Dr. Sakshi, Dr. Kumari Neelam and Dr. Anamika Kumari Yadav

ABSTRACT

Psychological first aid is a process of smoothing pliability within an individual to enable to bounce back from the impact of emergency and help him to deal with the event/crisis by respecting the independence, dignity. In the past first aid was mainly focused on giving physical first aid to an injured or suddenly sick person by someone who happens to be present when an accident happens, or an illness occurs. Traumatic events and sickness may stress people. They feel overwhelmed, worried, confused or feel uncertainness. Some people show little or no signs, others present with a more severe reaction. A human who is suffering and who needs support. It includes providing practical care and support, assessing needs and concerns; helping people to address basic needs (for example, food and water, information); listening to people, but not pressuring them to talk; comforting people and helping them to feel calm; helping people connect to information, services and social support, and protecting people from further harm. Physical and psychological first aid go hand in hand and should be delivered at the same time. According to WHO, anxiety disorders are the most common emotional disorder in adolescents, affecting 4.4% of 10-14-years-olds and 5.5% of 15-19-years-olds. Mental health globally: - the WHO estimates that 1 out of every 4 people globally will be impacted by mental illness at some point in their lives. World mental health day is celebrated on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health and importance of talking about it.

Keywords: Psychological First Aid, mental health, emotional support, Goal of psychological first aid; - To create and sustain an environment of 1. Safety 2. Clam $ comfort 3. Connectedness 4. Self-empowerment and hope.