Based on the following scenario, analyze the potential mental health impacts on the city's residents. In your response, compare and contrast the likely psychological outcomes for individuals who were in the immediate vicinity of the event versus those who only witnessed the event through extensive media coverage.

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Analyzing Community-Wide Psychological Responses

Following a major public tragedy, such as a large-scale attack, mental health professionals often observe a rise in stress-related symptoms not only in those directly involved but also in the wider public who followed the event through media. Compare and contrast the likely psychological stress responses of an individual who was a direct witness to the event with someone who experienced it solely through repeated, graphic media coverage. In your answer, analyze the factors that might contribute to the development, severity, and nature of their respective stress-related symptoms.

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