PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND PREVENTION FOR SECOND VICTIMS

Sa？etak Emergency personnel, but also medical personnel and other assisting groups have a significantly increased risk of developing trauma disorder after extreme work-related experiences. In order to counter these, Germany offers extensive preventive measures for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. The aim of this article is to outline the most important elements of psychosocial support for second victims. Psychoeducation is an important and effective component of these concepts. Finally, the most frequently formulated question, why conversations about critical incidents are helpful, is revisited