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What psychological first aid looks like for L.A. fire victims

By Katia Riddle

Published January 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM CST

Mental health responders are using a strategy to help fire victims called Psychological First Aid -- often compared to CPR for mental health. Its initial step is finding what a person needs right now.

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Katia Riddle

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