The Handbook on Psychological Protection against the Epidemic consists of two parts: "Theory and Techniques of Psychological Crisis Intervention" and "Psychological Protection against Epidemic Emergencies". The first part focuses on introducing disasters and basic theories of psychological stress reactions, explaining the identification and coping methods of psychological crisis, and clarifying the matters needing attention in psychological crisis intervention; the second part focuses on the worries, anxieties and even panic brought by the epidemic to the public, how to resolve the worries front-line medical personnel have of getting infected, and scientific protection against COVID-19. Solutions are proposed from a psychological point of view to these issues, with the aim of stabilizing emotions and improving confidence in dealing with the epidemic.
Song Huamiao is Chief Physician and Director of the China Association for Mental Health.