# APA Response to Terrorist Attacks

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apa-response-to-terrorist-attacks/80880>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [September 11, 2001, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apa-response-to-terrorist-attacks/80880 "2001-09-11T16:44:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![grayhairedmomma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/47e85d/32.png) [@grayhairedmomma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grayhairedmomma)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apa-response-to-terrorist-attacks/80880/1 "2001-09-11T16:44:34Z")

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I thought these might be helpful to someone. [sub][suP]Hope I don’t into trouble for posting them. I don’t think that email was confidential. Shouldn’t be.[/sub][/sup]

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> – When disaster strikes, it is recommended that individuals should:
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> 1. Keep in mind these incidents are highly visible and disturbing but they are isolated events in a country of close to 300 million people;
> 2. Act on facts, not fear or speculation;
> 3. Take control of what you can. Stay out of heavily populated public areas if at all possible;
> 4. Don’t take public transportation;
> 5. Keep informed about new information or developments; and
> 6. If you feel anxious, angry or depressed, you’re not alone. Talk to friends, family or colleagues who may likely experience the same feelings.
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> – Many people survive disasters without developing significant psychological problems.
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> – It is particularly important to listen to children, accept their fears and talk with them.
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> 1. Reassure your child that they are safe from harm and are being protected;
> 2. Reassure them that state and federal government, the police, doctor and hospitals are doing everything possible to help the people hurt by this tragedy;
> 3. Listen to your child’s fears and concerns and encourage your child to talk to you and other family members about their fears and anxieties;
> 4. Let them know that in time, our country will recover from this disaster; and
> 5. If you are frightened, tell your child; don’t minimize the danger, but also talk about your ability to cope with your own fear and anxieties and continue with your life.

My heart and prayers go out to everyone.