Matukio mabaya yakitokea katika jamii zetu, nchi zetu na ulimwenguni, huwa tunataka kutoa usaidizi kwa waathiriwa. Mwongozo huu unashughulikia Huduma ya kwanza ya kiakili (kisaikolojia) ambayo inahusu usaidizi wa kiutu na kihalisia inayotolewa kwa binadamu wengine wanaopitia matukio ya hatari. Mwongozo huu umeandikiwa wasaidizi wa watu wanaopitia tukio la kufadhaisha sana. Mwongozo unaonyesha njia za kusaidia watu kwa kuheshimu utu wao, tamaduni na uwezo wao. Mbali na anwani yake, Mwongozo wa Huduma ya kwanza unashughulikia pia usaidizi wa kijamii na kisaikolojia. Yaliyomo: 1. Njia za kusaidia katika hali ya hatari - mbinu. 2. Majanga. 3. Huduma za dharura za kimatibabu. 4. Mabadiliko ya kisaikolojia. 5. Huduma ya kwanza - saikolojia. 6. Matatizo ya mfadhaiko, mshtuko wa kiakili. 7. Miongozo. This guide covers psychological first aid which involves humane, supportive and practical help to fellow human beings suffering serious crisis events. It is written for people in a position to help others who have experienced an extremely distressing event. It gives a framework for supporting people in ways that respect their dignity, culture and abilities. Endorsed by many international agencies, the guide reflects the emerging science and international consensus on how to support people in the immediate aftermath of extremely stressful events.