Dubai authorities did the right thing in attending to post-traumatic stress disorder of fire fighting personnel shocked by a colleague’s death \r\nThere is perpetuity of tradition that states that in emergency situations, those who are most in need of counselling and psychological support are the victims of the calamity. It is a tradition rooted in logic and scientific validity and has proved to be invaluable in ensuring the recovery of individuals impacted by extenuating circumstances. While the critical nature of this outreach is ubiquitous in its global practice, what is equally recognised and adhered to in many countries is the obverse aspect of emergencies — addressing the psychological needs of the personnel dealing with the situation. |
