Training Module on the Right to Mental Health What comes to mind when you hear… “Psychological First Aid”? Slide 6 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations According to Sphere (2011) and IASC (2007), Psychological First Aid (PFA) humane, supportive response to a fellow human being who is suffering and who may need support. describes a Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for Civil Society Organizations Slide 7 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations What is PFA? Humane, supportive, and practical assistance to fellow human beings who recently suffered exposure to serious stressors. It involves: • Non-intrusive, practical care, and support • Assessing needs and concerns • Helping them address basic needs (food, water, or information) • Listening, but not pressuring people to talk • Comforting them and helping them feel calm • Helping connect them to information, services, and social support • Protecting them from further harm Source: Sphere (2011) and IASC (2007) Slide 8 34