Psychological first aid in case of accidents

It has become increasingly recognized in recent years that emergency patients and those affected by accidents need not only medical care but also psychological support. However, staff in emergency services and fire departments are still unsure about how to provide psychological first aid effectively. This is the central theme of the book, which explores the psychological situation of an accident victim and appropriate responses across nine chapters. The book carefully outlines the differences between the situations of directly and indirectly affected individuals and addresses the specific needs of certain patient groups, such as children, the elderly, foreigners, and the dying. A dedicated chapter focuses on the stress experienced by the helpers themselves. Following a concise and clear scientific section that discusses aspects such as behavior and knowledge, intuition and reason, or the practical relevance of psychological first aid, the authors provide helpers with a summary of established "golden rules" and a self-training program.