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.

An acquaintance suddenly tells you that they are thinking of suicide or you see someone on public transport crying uncontrollably. Is it possible to assist them without putting yourself in danger or ...

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When someone has a heart attack or stops breathing, a bystander often rushes over and performs CPR, keeping the person alive until trained medics arrive. King County offers training that aims to make ...

Every day, millions of people worldwide face life-threatening crises. Humanitarian aid is a vital lifeline that delivers a variety of essential services to those in need. But as global crises escalate ...

What many first aid courses fail to do is train for the period after victims are stabilised. An injured person needs to be looked after until paramedics arrive. This period between injury and handover ...