title: On-scene crisis intervention: psychological guidelines and communication strategies for first responders.
abstract: Effective emergency mental health intervention for victims of crime, natural disaster or terrorism begins the moment the first responders arrive. This article describes a range of on-scene crisis intervention options, including verbal communication, body language, behavioral strategies, and interpersonal style. The correct intervention in the first few moments and hours of a crisis can profoundly influence the recovery course of victims and survivors of catastrophic events.
authors.affiliation: docmilphd@aol.com
authors.forename: Laurence
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003419:Crisis Intervention / Q000379:methods*; D004637:Emergency Services, Psychiatric / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services; D000078329:Workforce