10/10/2026
Expert Resources for Parents
• Child Mind Institute: Quick guides to spot trauma signs and help kids cope.
• The NCTSN: Practical scripts and tips for talking about breaking news and violence.
• Common Sense Media: Tech reviews to filter out violent video games and apps.
• Sesame Workshop: Gentle, kid-friendly tools to help toddlers process scary events.
Crisis Support & Helplines
• [Veterans Crisis Line]: Call 988, then press 1 (or text 838255) for free, confidential, 24/7 immediate assistance.
• [988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline]: Call or text 988 for general mental health crises and trauma support.
Military & Veteran Specific Resources
• [VA National Center for PTSD]: Provides specialized clinical guidance on how media violence triggers combat-related trauma.
• [Military OneSource]: Offers free, confidential non-medical counseling and stress management tools for active duty and families.
• [Make the Connection]: Features video testimonials and resource locators for veterans recovering from secondary trauma.
Trauma & Media Exposure Organizations
• [National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center (NMVVRC)]: Publishes specific coping strategies for media-induced distress.
• [National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)]: Supplies toolkits for families managing the psychological impact of graphic news coverage.
• [Voices Center for Resilience]: Delivers practical tip sheets for managing anxiety and sleep disruption caused by tragic public events.
• [The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (VTT)]: A comprehensive resource hub created by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) featuring assessment tools and organizational plans.
• [PTSD Coach Online]: Free, self-paced interactive tools from the VA National Center for PTSD to manage professional trauma reminders and distress.
• [The Trauma Therapist Network]: A dedicated professional platform offering community support, clinical resources, and training to navigate secondary trauma.
