How Can You Help a Loved One in Distress

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- Try to find a quiet place to talk, like a park.
- We can let the other person know we are listening just by the occasional nod of the head.
- Always provide factual information especially when asked for it. Be honest about what you know and what you don’t know; say something like, “I don’t know but I will try to find out.”
- Last but not the least, always respect their privacy. Keep the person’s story to yourself, especially if they share private events.
Chat with our Mental Wellness Expert
Psychological first aid is being practised closer to home than one might think. With the ongoing tensions in Kashmir, people have lost their sense of security as well as their loved ones. In this case, psychological first aid helps us in recognising those who need help, listening to their story (if they share) and finally connecting them with services such as healthcare, food, shelter or even with their loved ones. The best part of it all is HELP Foundation in Kashmir is providing psychological first aid training to people from different fields (journalists, lawyers, teachers etc) so that we can all help. We’ve all had bad days, we’ve all gone through difficult times in our lives, we know just how much a listening ear and support have helped us get through them. Being able to feel safe can have a calming effect and it helps us feel hopeful. Knowing that social, physical & emotional support is just around the corner can help people do better in the long run.- Tags: Health
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