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Why first aid training can create avoidance behaviors

I have my first aid certification but I avoid situations where I might need to use it because I am terrified of making things worse.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The weight of potential responsibility can transform helpful knowledge into a source of anxiety that drives withdrawal from situations where help is needed.

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“Where Are You with Emergency and first aid — evidence-based?”

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