Name two psychosocial interventions commonly provided to communities during disasters.

• A. Psychological first aid and early supportive counseling.
• B. Physical therapy and occupational therapy.
• C. Antihistamines and analgesics.
• D. Vaccination scheduling.

Answer: (A)

In disaster settings, the focus of psychosocial care is to reduce distress, support coping, and help people stay connected to their community and services. Psychological first aid provides practical, compassionate support to help people feel safe, calm, and connected, and it guides them toward appropriate resources. Early supportive counseling offers brief, nonjudgmental conversations that validate feelings, normalize reactions to the disaster, and share practical coping strategies and information about help available. These approaches are commonly provided because they can be delivered by a wide range of responders, require relatively little specialized training, and can be implemented quickly in chaotic or resource-limited environments.

The other options center on physical or medical needs rather than psychosocial support—physical or occupational therapy focuses on movement and functioning, antihistamines and analgesics address symptoms of illness or injury, and vaccination scheduling is a preventive medical activity.