Psychological First Aid

Johns Hopkins introduces psychological first aid through reflective listening, rapport, assessment priorities, support and self-care. The course concerns responding to distress in a supportive role. It suits learners who want to understand that framework while keeping clear boundaries between initial support, professional mental-health care and physical emergency-response training.

What you will learn

• Explore reflective listening and rapport.
• Understand prioritization in a support framework.
• Consider referral, disposition and supporter self-care.

Who this suits

Learners interested in an introduction to psychological first aid; this is separate from physical first aid, CPR training or a clinical qualification.

Before you enroll

This is education about mental health, not a personal diagnosis, treatment plan or clinical qualification. Keep case reflections fictional and avoid labeling another person from a short description. Distinguish an awareness or support role from professional care, and assess each course’s audience and scope before enrolling.

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Put it into practice

Write a response to a fictional request for support that uses listening and avoids assumptions. Identify when the situation would exceed the supporter’s role.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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