This is the second in a series of three discussions of psychological first aid (PFA). Previously (see Psychological First Aid, Oct. 9, 2018), I introduced readers to the concept of psychological first ...

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus noted that the only constant is change. We currently live in an era of unprecedented personal, social, economic, and political change. While change can ...

Psychological first aid is the idea that interventions that can be done in the wake of a traumatic event to promote resilience and healing. Psychiatrist Robin Gurwitch helped develop the protocol.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A first aid training session was held at the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub on Tuesday in response to the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. But this type ...

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has launched the country's first AI-powered mobile app for psychological first aid training, aiming to bolster mental health preparedness within its ...

For people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, the needs aren't just physical. They're also emotional. To help, doctors, therapists and first responders there are practicing something called ...

Several months after Hurricane Helene, survivors still need help coping with the trauma they endured. NPR's Katia Riddle went to Asheville, North Carolina, recently. She brings us this story about a ...