Psychological First Aid: Psychological intervention in disaster

Authors

  • Maria João Beja Universidade da Madeira
  • Alda Portugal Universidade da Madeira
  • Joana Câmara Universidade Católica Portuguesa
  • Cláudia Berenguer Mestrado Integrado em Psicologia Clínica do ISPA
  • Ana Rebolo Mestrado Integrado em Psicologia Clínica do ISPA
  • Carlota Crawford Mestrado da Educação da Universidade da Madeira
  • Dinis Gonçalves Licenciatura em Psicologia da Universidade da Madeira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_61-1_7

Keywords:

Disaster, Psychosocial intervention, Psychological first aid, RAPID-PFA model

Abstract

Catastrophes can be defined as traumatic incidents conducting to major life, health and or material losses, affecting many individuals. The increasing occurrence and magnitude of these incidents led to the consciousness of its impact on psychological functioning and mental health have promoted the development of structured and organized interventions. Psychological First Aid joints several principles and guidelines in an early catastrophe intervention intending the promotion of emotional and psychological stability in individuals affected by critical incidents. This article intends to contribute to the theoretical systematization in an emerging study field in Portugal.

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Published

2018-02-09

How to Cite

Beja, M. J., Portugal, A., Câmara, J., Berenguer, C., Rebolo, A., Crawford, C., & Gonçalves, D. (2018). Psychological First Aid: Psychological intervention in disaster. Psychologica, 61(1), 125-142. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8606_61-1_7

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 1 (2018)

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Articles

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