'The phoenix that always rises from the ashes': an exploratory qualitative study of the experiences of an initiative informed by principles of psychological first aid following the Beirut blast.

ABSTRACT: Background: On 4 August 2020, an explosion occurred in Beirut, Lebanon. Hundreds of people were killed, thousands injured and displaced. An initiative was rapidly initiated to provide remote support informed by psychological first aid for the mental health of Lebanese young adults affected by the blast. However, little is known about recipients' experiences of such initiatives.Objective: This study aimed to qualitatively explore the experiences of supporters and recipients in the community-led initiative following the blast.Method: We recruited a diverse sample of four supporters and four Lebanese recipients who took part in the Beirut initiative. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitativ

SUBMITTER: Ching BCF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10557531 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature