During the Crisis - At the Scene
During the crisis, it is normal to experience stress, but remember stress can be identified and managed before it gets out of hand.
Pace yourself between low-and high-stress activities.
You are the most important player in managing your stress during a crisis.
Here are some ways to manage stress during a crisis:
- Adhere to established safety policies and procedures.
- Encourage and support workers.
- Recognize that "not having enough to do" or "waiting" are expected parts of disaster mental health response.
- Pace yourself between low-and high-stress activities.
- Take regular breaks whenever you experience troubling incidents and after each work shift.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-4. Whenever you experience troubling incidents, _____.
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