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Psychological First Aid

Learn the internationally recognized Look, Listen, Link approach to comforting and supporting people after distressing events, how to talk to someone who may be at risk of suicide, and how to look after yourself as a helper.

40 min 2 modules · 4 lessons 2 videos · 1 animations Beginner

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain what psychological first aid is and its core principles.
  • Apply Look, Listen, Link to support a distressed person.
  • Respond to someone in crisis or at risk of suicide and connect them to help.
  • Adapt support for vulnerable groups and practice self-care.

Curriculum

1

Principles and practice

2 lessons · 17 min

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What PFA is and how to use Look, Listen, Link.

  • What is psychological first aid?7 min
  • Look, listen, link10 min
2

Crisis and care

2 lessons · 16 min

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Suicide risk, vulnerable groups and self-care.

  • Supporting someone in crisis or at risk of suicide9 min
  • Children, vulnerable people and caring for yourself7 min

Final assessment & certificate

10 questions drawn from a bank of 11 · 80% to pass