821 - Psychological First Aid: Processing Big Post-Election Emotions

In the wake of the presidential election, many people are feeling big emotions like shock, disbelief, anger, and fear. Psychological first aid is a process that can help “take the sting out of injury” and chart a way forward after disruptive, upsetting events. In this episode: an explanation of the process and how people can use the framework to start to regain control and feel empowered to meet the moment and construct a better future. Note: If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call 988 for immediate emotional support.

Dr. George Everly is a world-renowned expert in disaster mental health, crisis intervention, and psychological first aid.

Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

• Psychological First Aid—Coursera (free course)

• The Power of Psychological First Aid—Hopkins Medicine

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