Psychological first aid during Ebola virus disease outbreaks, 2nd ed

Table of Contents

• Contents 5
• Contents 5
• Foreword 6
• Acknowledgements 7
• Introduction 9
• Psychological first aid during Ebola disease outbreaks 9
• A What is Ebola disease 10
• Introduction 11
• B How does Ebola disease spread 11
• Introduction 13
• C Information for those who have 14
• Introduction 15
• Chapter 1 17
• Understanding Psychological First Aid 17
• 1.1 How do crisis events affect people 18
• Chapter 1 19
• 1.2 What is Psychological First Aid 19
• Chapter 1 21
• 1.3 Psychological First Aid Who When 21
• Chapter 1 23
• Chapter 2 25
• How to help responsibly 25
• 2.1 Respect safety dignity and rights 26
• Chapter 2 27
• 2.2 Be aware of other available 28
• 2.3 Look after yourself 28
• Chapter 3 29
• Providing Psychological First Aid 29
• 3.1 Good communication with people in distress 30
• Chapter 3 31
• 3.2 Preparing to help 32
• Chapter 3 33
• 3.3 The action principles of PFA Look Listen and Link 33
• Chapter 3 35
• Chapter 3 37
• Chapter 3 39
• Chapter 3 41
• Chapter 3 43
• Chapter 3 45
• 3.4 People who likely need special 45
• Chapter 3 47
• Chapter 3 49
• Chapter 4 51
• Caring for yourself and your colleagues 51
• 4.1 Getting ready to help 52
• Chapter 4 53
• 4.2 Managing stress healthy work and life habits 53
• 4.3 Rest and reflection 54
• Offering psychological first aid to grieving people 56
• Relaxation and breathing exercises 58
• Contact list of mental health and psychosocial resources in your area 60
• Local alternative rituals for safe mourning after the death of a person with ebola 61
• Annex 1 PFA pocket guide 63
• Local Ebola hotline number 64
• Advice on Ebola 64
• Child Protection Agency 64
• Support for unaccompanied children and adolescents 64
• Contact list of Ebola disease outbreak services in your area 64