Psychological First Aid Course

The AlMaarefaUniversity(UM) offer the possibility to prticipate to the Psychological first aid (PFA) courses scheduled for 10th of October 2022. 

• Why is it important to acquire expertise in FPA?

First, mental health is a global benefit that is important for all countries' long-termgrowth. Morover, everyone's mental health is a basic human right and It must be protected. The PFA corse aim at protecting mental healt and wellbeing across the SDGs.

• What exactly is the PFA?

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Individuals affected by a disaster or traumatic incident, whether survivors, witnesses, or responders to such events, may struggle with or face new challenges followingtheeven.

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