id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-334522-gi7zj70m Gersons, Berthold P. R. Can a ‘second disaster’ during and after the COVID-19 pandemic be mitigated? 2020-09-23 .txt text/plain 3069 145 43 Lessons from past disasters suggest that communities and their leaders, as well as mental healthcare providers, need to pay attention to fear regarding the ongoing threat, as well as sadness and grief, and to provide hope to mitigate social disruption. For people experiencing the loss of loved ones or economic Needs of the population amid the pandemic Actions required by authorities and experts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 Sense of safety Immediate actions of public health measures to limit the spread of the infection Delivery of reliable information for the general population and various groups about the disease Effective resourcing of required medical equipment Calming Active communication and constant explanation of the actions needed to contain the spread of the infection to the population Compassion of authorities towards victims and various groups affected by the pandemic Sense of self-and collective efficacy ./cache/cord-334522-gi7zj70m.txt ./txt/cord-334522-gi7zj70m.txt