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Breaking down barriers to help-seeking: preparing first responders’ families for psychological first aid

Derribando las barreras para la búsqueda de ayuda: Preparando a las familias de los equipos de primera respuesta para los primeros auxilios psicológicos

打破寻求帮助的障碍:为急救人员的家人做好心理急救准备。

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Article: 2065430 | Received 30 Nov 2021, Accepted 04 Apr 2022, Published online: 11 May 2022

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