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How to prepare yourself mentally for crises

Thinking about how you will respond can help you avoid being overwhelmed in a crisis.

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Think about a serious situation you have been in in the past. For example, a death in the family or a serious incident in society. How did you react? You'll probably react the same way next time. Try to remember what helped you in the past and make a plan to do the same thing again.

Talk to someone about how you will react and what you will do in a crisis. You can talk to someone you live with, friends, family, neighbors or colleagues. Make a plan for how you can support each other if needed, then it is easier to seek support when you need it.

Read also: Shared self-preparedness

Follow the advice for good self-preparedness from DSB. If you are practically prepared for a crisis, you are better prepared psychologically.

Take care of your mental and physical health on a daily basis. Good advice on this can be found on Helsenorge.no.