Instruction Color: Knowledge/Clinical Knowledge

Promote adaptive coping strategies

The message of the Media (e.g. TV, Radio, Written Pres etc.) is likely to be part of the terror strategy, therefore should be treated accordingly. But also part of the response, therefore careful preparation is needed. Single reliable source of information (i.e. unified spokesperson, coordinator or projector) should be nominated in advance.

Prepare coordination channels between child-serving systems, guardians, and children

Social Media could be part of the attack, therefore during the Golden Hours (GH) more restriction on the social media content should be planned in advance and applied*

It is recommended to go back to usual routine or continue regular activity (Psychological First Aid, WHO, 2011; WHO, 2013).

The message of the Media (e.g. TV, Radio, Written Pres etc.) is likely to be part of the terror strategy, therefore should be treated accordingly. But also part of the response, therefore careful preparation is needed. Single reliable source of information (i.e. unified spokesperson, coordinator or projector) should be nominated in advance.

Education of:

(A) First responders;

(B) ED staff;

(C) NGO’s, policy makers, ect.

Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, ect.) is likely to be part of the terror attack but also part of the helping response, therefore a plan should be in place determining contingencies . During the Golden Hours (GH) the conditions under which severe restriction on the social media content should be planned in advance and applied, who will monitor social media, and how to use social media to communicate response or foster self-efficacy. Messages for children and parents should be pepared in advance. Information on how to calm oneself, social media that can engage children without accessing information maybe considered.

Provide formal caretaker interventions designed to help children

The message of the Media (e.g. TV, Radio, Written Pres etc.) is likely to be part of the terror strategy, therefore should be treated accordingly. But also part of the response, therefore careful preparation is needed. Single reliable source of information (i.e. unified spokesperson, coordinator or projector) should be nominated in advance.