Support based on the psychological first aid principles in people recently exposed to a traumatic event
Question 6: Is support based on the principles of psychological first aid better (more effective than/as safe as) than no intervention for people in acute distress recently exposed to a traumatic event?
- Population: adults exposed to a traumatic event in previous 2 weeks
- Interventions: support based on the principles of psychological first aid
- Comparison: no intervention
- Outcomes:
- post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression symptom severity (1-3 months after intervention and at follow up [+ 6 months])
- adverse effects.
Recommendation(s)
Providing access to support based on the principles of psychological first aid should be considered for people in acute distress exposed recently to a traumatic event.
Strength of recommendation: STANDARD