Dr. Betty Pfefferbaum discusses the importance of psychological first aid and the compassion that is required in order to assist individuals experiencing psychological distress in times of disaster. Fortunately, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD have recently developed manuals to aid mental health professionals and other response workers in establishing early connections with distraught survivors.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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