If someone is injured, we know what to do. And it is time to select the only the emergency. However, in the case of mental health problems it is difficult for us with the help of. It’s high time, in Germany a First aid course for the soul, as it exists in over 20 countries already.
When people we know well and in everyday life, experience, change, mentally, we the. And maybe we also think, that the person needs help. But as the Problem, what to do? Since most people don’t know. When the soul suffers, there is no First-aid box.
First aid Tools has the project “Mental Health First Aid”. Australian psychologists have developed it 20 years ago, in over 20 countries, the training program is offered. The First aid course for the soul wants to convey to the layman how they can help people who develop a mental disorder, the worsening of a disorder or a mental crisis experience.
The laity must learn, in the case of Psycho-crises other right to
The program is especially popular in the USA and prominent supporters such as Michelle Obama, is intended to enable psychologically untrained people to be Relatives, friends, colleagues to the page, such as in panic attacks, suicidal thoughts or acute mental health crises.
The idea is that Amateur-to-Amateur psychotherapist soar and believe that a person Affected from any mental crisis help. It comes to personal help – either until professional help is organized or to the accompanying support until the crisis is overcome, or at least back in the handle.
The First aid course creates more understanding for the mentally Ill
The positive side effect of such an open offer for everyone is that the Public has developed a greater understanding for the mentally Ill and the threshold, a soul suffering, “to interfere”, is reduced. This effect is the result of many investigations of the project “Mental Health First Aid”.
In Germany, the thought of never, there is no First-aid courses for the soul. Experts considered, however, useful. So Arno Deister, President of the German society for psychiatry and psychotherapy, psychosomatics and neurology (DGPPN) said to the “mirror”: “If someone is in despair, no one knows what to do. We need to change.“
Shyness overcome psychological problems
Often addressed in psychological problems there is too much Shy, friends or colleagues. But the reason is wrong, say psychotherapists. Interfere family, friends, but also colleagues or neighbours in the case of these symptoms should:
- Strong Feeling Of Fluctuations
- Withdrawal from social contacts
- Visible Desperation
- Notice of self – or foreign-endangering behaviour
- Aggressive reactions, irritability
- Unavailability in the conversation
- Unusual, “strange” behavior
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The risk of suicide is expressed often by certain signals
If a person commits suicide, many survivors ‘ allegations that they have not noticed anything and nothing could do. But: A suicide foresee and prevent, is often impossible. Nevertheless, there are signs that may indicate suicidal thoughts. The German society for suicide-prevention (DGS) announced these warning signs:
- Lack of interest or apathy
- Expression of feelings of hopelessness or futility
- Withdrawal from activities or cancel of contacts
- Running away (adolescents)
- Reduction or discontinuation of food intake
- Writing farewell letters or giving away personally important things
- Expression of suicidal thoughts or plans
You have the feeling that a man would need help, do not hesitate to address him. You can start with the simple question “How are you?”. People should tell and about problems and feelings can speak.
Suicide-fear is always open to appeal
Experts advise, not to the Bush but their own fear to speak out openly. Who cares that a friend is suicidal, he should say so clearly.
It is important to be understanding and respectful, rather to listen than to come up with good advice. You should not be overprotective, patronizing, or condescending. It can be helpful to have an idea of professional help. The person Concerned does not want to speak, can be pastoral care of the note on the phone, which can be reached in Germany under a single number.
Help for family members at risk of suicide
The Internet platform, “friends for life” provides assistance in case of an imminent suicide. The AGUS is a nationwide self-help organization for Bereaved who have lost a close person through suicide. More information is available at the German society for suicide prevention. A directory of advising offices is available here: Suizidprophylaxe.de.
A point of contact for all of the people in mental Distress, the telephone counseling with the Germany-wide telephone numbers 08001110-111 or -222.
In acute mental health crises, with danger to Themselves or others, you should not hesitate to seek immediate psychiatric emergency service, the ambulance service or the police. A mental breakdown sometimes requires professional help immediately.
Out of many a crisis, we come out without professional help
Not every emotional crisis requires professional support. The psychiatrist and neurologist say in the network: Many of the crises can be standing close to with the help of the people or by means of transitional support through persons of trust to overcome.
And: The well-supported Affected people should also be able to activate your own resources. In principle, it is useful
- to reduce the level of stress
- a sensory overload to counter
- To reduce loads.
It helps the Affected, to walk with other companies (walking, cooking together) as a relaxation to do the exercises. Because this can enhance indoor viewing and to lead in crisis situations further tension.