What Are Critical Incidents?
Critical incidents are events that may quickly overwhelm a person or a group of people.
The events are usually unexpected and may be traumatic.
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But they also may work with schools, communities, or other industries affected by a critical incident event.
What Is Critical Incident Stress?
Most types of critical incident stress occur for an average of 2-4 weeks.
Critical incident stress can include physical, mental, and emotional components.
Some people dont react right away, and different people may have completely different reactions to the same event.
Thats normal and to be expected.
What Does Critical Incident Stress Management Involve?
These may include education, support groups, disaster relief, and preparedness, and community outreach events.
Some of the protocols used in critical stress management may include the following.
Crisis Management Briefings
Crisis management briefings are informational events that take place within a community or organization.
Any falsehoods or rumors about the event may be addressed at this time, and questions may be fielded.
Crisis management briefings may take place at workplaces, schools, religious organizations, and within neighborhoods and communities.
Individual Support
Many people need one-on-one support after a traumatic event.
This may include peer support, support from religious clergy, or basic counseling services from crisis experts.
Referrals may be made for people who need extramental health support, such as psychotherapy or psychiatric help.
Additionally, any mental health services must include varied, integrated, and robust care and support.
Efficacy of CISM
Some studies have found issues with CISM.
This may be because of insufficient adherence to CISM protocols and lack of training.
But some people need more support or ongoing support.
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