Psychological First Aid

Early psychosocial intervention approach used during or after traumatic life events as disasters, accidents, terrorist attacks causing negative effects on individual and/or society. It focuses on determining basic physical and mental needs of individuals in major events.

Year introduced: 2022

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Tree Number(s): F04.408.525.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000088782

Entry Terms:

• First Aid, Psychological

Previous Indexing:

• Emergency Services, Psychiatric (1996-2021)

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities
Mental Health Services
Emergency Services, Psychiatric
Psychological First Aid