Campi Flegrei, psychologists among the displaced: “It’s normal to be afraid, but to intervene immediately”

"We witnessed critical but well-managed scenes, also because spaces for discussion were created between citizens which also involved the many children present"

NAPLES – “Unpredictability inevitably creates a climate of tension and apprehension.It is important to intervene promptly when these phenomena occurto provide a first form of containment through specific psychology protocols emergency Fear in this case is a normal reaction to a real danger. With seismic events of this magnitude it is impossible not to be scared, but at the same time it is important that the reaction does not lead to panic. avoid engaging in counterproductive or inappropriate behavior.” The president of the Order of Psychologists of Campania, Armando Cozzuto, says this in a note regarding the seismic swarm that hit the Campi Flegrei area yesterday.

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“Living in Pozzuoli and currently being personally involved – adds Cozzuto – I can testify that there are many figures who have intervened and among these there are psychologists, in this specific case we are talking about the Psychologists for Peoples association which was promptly activated by the Civil Protection, just as the Sipem association will be involved. These associations are generally the first to intervene in such contexts, having a series of protocols that allow the experience to be contained and redefined. traumatic to avoid the onset of disorders such as post-traumatic stress”.
“When the institutions were present in the area – underlines Cozzuto – the reaction of the citizens was balanced strong>fear represents a healthy reaction when we are faced with a real danger, but the presence of psychologists helped to mitigate the experiencesWe witnessed critical but well-managed scenes, also because spaces were created discussion between citizens which also involved the many children present. Something that allowed, with the help of psychologists and the collaboration of parents, even if they were trying, to be able to adequately tell them what was happening”.