Ratownictwo psychologiczne w fazie „pierwszego uderzenia”
Psychological Rescue in the “First Strike” Phase

Summary/Abstract: In the first part of the article, the necessity of providing psychological help to the victims directly at the scene was justified. The author emphasises the place and role of psychologists in the phase of the first strike. The second part presents legal acts imposing the obligation to provide this assistance to participants of tragic events about the size of disasters. Here, attention was brought to the inconsistency of the provisions of the Acts, as well as the role of universal education in psychological knowledge and skills at the stage of preparing for a crisis. In the summary, it was hilighted that there is a strong necessity to introduce groups of psychologists for simulation exercises in order to improve the efficiency of action in crisis situations. the need to conduct a consistent policy in the field of prevention, mental health protection, care and psychological rehabilitation in all phases of crisis. Furthermore, it was emphasized, that that there is a strong need to educate psychologists with aspects of crisis management, defense and the ability to provide first psychological help at the scene.

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