Psychological First Aid (PFA) can be defined as "a supportive and compassionate presence designed to reduce acute psychological distress." PFA may be used in a wide variety of circumstances including the pressures of daily life, in family problems, in medical emergencies, in cases of loss and grief, and even in mass disasters.
This PFA Pocket Field Guide takes a mixed-method approach, identifying and aligning practices and recommendations from numerous authorities and frameworks to provide users with a comprehensive toolkit adaptable to a range of situations and for a variety of individuals who would benefit from PFA support.
Main sources of information include guidance from the World Health Organization, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, National Center for PTSD, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Save the Children, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Johns Hopkins University. Other sources have been cited accordingly.
Huang, Daniel Farber: - Daniel Farber Huang is a documentary photographer, independent humanitarian advocate, and strategic advisor. Working with his wife and photo partner, Daniel's work is included in the permanent collections of numerous fine art museums and historic institutions across the U.S., including the International Center of Photography, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of the City of New York, Museum of Chinese in America, the New York City Fire Museum, the Smithsonian and other cultural institutions. Theresa has raised awareness on a broad range of humanitarian and pressing social issues, with a focus on women's and children's issues and the alleviation of poverty both locally and around the world. Daniel is a Fellow of both The Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society. He earned his BA in Economics from New York University, MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and Masters in Journalism from Harvard University.
Menders, Theresa: - Theresa Menders is a documentary photographer, independent humanitarian advocate, and healthcare professional. Working with her husband and photo partner, Theresa's work is included in the permanent collections of numerous fine art museums and historic institutions across the U.S., including the International Center of Photography, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of the City of New York, Museum of Chinese in America, the New York City Fire Museum, the Smithsonian and other cultural institutions. Theresa has raised awareness on a broad range of humanitarian and pressing social issues, with a focus on women's and children's issues and the alleviation of poverty both locally and around the world. Theresa is a Fellow of both The Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society. She earned her BS in Mathematics from Dartmouth College, a MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, a MS in Latin American Studies from Johns Hopkins University, a MPH in Global Health from George Washington University. She is earning her PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
