Addressing Acute Stress Reactions After Exposure To Trauma Or Crisis: Evidence For The SIX C Psychological First Aid Model
Background & Purpose
Natural disasters and mass casualty incidents are known to cause fear, anxiety, and a sense of threat in affected individuals. The stress experienced can be divided into distinct reactionary groupings, depending on how much time has elapsed after the event: Acute Stress Reaction (ASR) is experienced within 48 hours; Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is experienced up to one month post-event; and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) would categorize stress reactions for anything passed one month post-event.
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