Helping children to process difficult experiences
Just like adults, children who have experienced something difficult may continue to feel unwell for some time afterwards. A child need not have suffered trauma themselves.
Grief and anxiety
Most of us have experienced something difficult at some point in our lives. Major events can trigger grief or crisis. We may also need to support someone close to us who is...
Poisoning
Poisoning accidents in the home can be caused by things such as household chemicals, medicines, alcohol, tobacco and plants. Never wait for symptoms to appear if you suspect...
Shock and loss of consciousness
Medical shock can be caused by factors such as excessive bleeding, a severe infection, a severe allergic reaction, or injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Anyone in medical...
Fractures
Broken bones, known as fractures, usually occur if someone falls or collides with something. If you have fallen, are in pain, and cannot use your arm or put weight on your leg or...
Chemical injuries
Many chemical injuries occur with common chemicals found in the home. They often involve splashes in the eyes or inhaling fumes when performing tasks like cleaning, painting and...
Dehydration
In case of dehydration, the body needs to ingest more fluid immediately. Occasionally, hospital treatment with a drip is required. The condition is most common among young...
Drowning
A person who is drowning is usually unable to call for help. But you can save lives by learning about safety in the water and practising CPR.
Frostbite
Frostbite occurs when a part of the body has cooled down so much that the blood is not circulating through it. It is most common for exposed areas such as hands, feet, ears, nose...
Burns
A superficial burn usually heals by itself, but if you are severely burnt you will need hospital treatment. The severity of the injury depends on, among other things, how much of...