Helping Students After a School Shooting

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This webpage provides guidance on supporting students after a school shooting. It describes ways to help them cope with trauma and fear. Teachers and staff need training to recognize signs of distress in students. It also highlights the importance of community involvement in healing, suggesting activities that promote unity and resilience among affected individuals. Overall, it emphasizes creating a supportive environment for recovery after such tragic events. Links to helpful resources are provided.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Schools; Students; Psychological Trauma; Gun Violence; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

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Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation 2025 · Western Connecticut State University Association of Rurality With Availability of Youth Mental Health Facilities With Suicide Prevention Services in the US 2020 · American Medical Association (AMA) Responding to a Mass Casualty Event at a School: General Guidance for the First Stage of Recovery 2020 · National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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