In Portugal, etiquette has always been synonymous with good manners. How many times have we answered “I’m fine” to the question “How are you?”, when, in reality, we were far from fine? This was the starting point for the creation of this guide.
The Mental Health Etiquette Guide brings together, for the first time, the topics of etiquette and mental health. In this guide, we’ll demystify the connection between both of these themes, introducing the concept of psychological first aid and showing how to apply it.
This concept, still unfamiliar to many, promotes simple strategies for responding in moments of emotional crisis. It’s not always easy to know what to say or how to act when someone close to us is struggling. And, without meaning to, we may end up reinforcing their isolation or distress.
Throughout the guide, you’ll find a practical and accessible approach to psychological first aid, showing how small changes in the way you communicate and react to others can have a significant impact.
Each chapter also includes a testimony from a specialist or public figure reflecting on etiquette and mental health, showing that anyone may have already practiced psychological first aid—without even realising it.
Discover the Mental Health Etiquette Guide here.
