Psychological First Aid Webinar

We have all been shocked and saddened to see the devastating effect that COVID-19 has had in India. The loss of life and suffering is truly unimaginable and as reports of growing cases in other South Asian countries continue, our thoughts are with our members who are impacted by this latest wave of the pandemic. 

Our international team are working with the College’s Presidential Lead COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness and Mental Health and our Volunteering and our International Psychiatry Special Interest Group to deliver a free webinar on the principles and practice of Psychological First Aid. The recording will be freely available on our website.

• Introduction

Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, RCPsych Presidential Lead for International Affairs 

• Principles and Practice of Psychological First Aid

Professor Richard Williams,  RCPsych Presidential Lead for COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness and Mental Health 

• Psychological First Aid: Psycho-social support, problem-solving and dos & don’ts

Dr Sophie Thomson, Chair, Volunteer and International Psychiatry Special Interest Group

Dr Anis Ahmed, Chair Elect, Volunteer and International Psychiatry Special Interest Group

Dr Peter Hughes, Chair, London Division

• Taking care of yourself and colleagues in the midst of a trauma situation

• COVID in India – what we can do to help

Dr Bhavana Chawda, British Indian Psychiatric Association Vice President

• Q&A with panel

• Close

Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, RCPsych Presidential Lead for International Affairs

Please register in advance for this webinar via Zoom.

Please contact sarah.eldridge@rcpsych.ac.uk.

Contact number: 0208 618 4149

• The event will take place online using Zoom as a webinar
• Participants will be able to view a video of the speaker and alongside any slides
• Participants can also pose questions through the Q&A feature
• The recording will be available online after the event.