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Psychological first aid: A consensus-derived, empirically supported, competency-based training model

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  • McCabe, O.L.
  • Everly Jr., G.S.
  • Brown, L.M.
  • Wendelboe, A.M.
  • Hamid, N.H.A.
  • Tallchief, V.L.
  • Links, J.M.

Abstract

Surges in demand for professional mental health services occasioned by disasters represent a major public health challenge. To build response capacity, numerous psychological first aid (PFA) training models for professional and lay audiences have been developed that, although often concurring on broad intervention aims, have not systematically addressed pedagogical elements necessary for optimal learning or teaching. We describe a competency-based model of PFA training developed under the auspices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association of Schools of Public Health.We explain the approach used for developing and refining the competency set and summarize the observable knowledge, skills, and attitudes underlying the 6 core competency domains. We discuss the strategies for model dissemination, validation, and adoption in professional and lay communities.

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  • McCabe, O.L. & Everly Jr., G.S. & Brown, L.M. & Wendelboe, A.M. & Hamid, N.H.A. & Tallchief, V.L. & Links, J.M., 2014. "Psychological first aid: A consensus-derived, empirically supported, competency-based training model," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(4), pages 621-628.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301219_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301219
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    1. Nelson Mauro Maldonato & Mario Bottone & Alessandro Chiodi & Grazia Isabella Continisio & Raffaella De Falco & Marzia Duval & Benedetta Muzii & Gerarda Siani & Paolo Valerio & Roberto Vitelli & Cristi, 2020. "A Mental Health First Aid Service in an Italian University Public Hospital during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(10), pages 1-12, May.
    2. Marit Sijbrandij & Rebecca Horn & Rebecca Esliker & Fiona O’May & Relinde Reiffers & Leontien Ruttenberg & Kimberly Stam & Joop de Jong & Alastair Ager, 2020. "The Effect of Psychological First Aid Training on Knowledge and Understanding about Psychosocial Support Principles: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-11, January.
    3. Ling Wang & Ian Norman & Tao Xiao & Yamin Li & Mary Leamy, 2021. "Psychological First Aid Training: A Scoping Review of Its Application, Outcomes and Implementation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-23, April.

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