By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY
Updated 1:02 AM EDT, September 6, 2024
The U.S. is dealing with another school shooting: Two students and two teachers were killed Wednesday at a school in Georgia. At least nine other people — eight students and one teacher — were taken to hospitals with injuries.
The effects of a shooting on a community are felt long after the day’s tragedy. But a shooting like the most recent one in Winder, Georgia, can have physical, emotional and behavioral effects on all kids.
Many health experts, including psychologists and grief counselors, are reminding people there are resources to support students’ mental and emotional health as they grieve and process.
Here’s how they say families should address traumatic experiences with their kids.
Don’t avoid talking about school shootings
It takes time to process emotions, regardless of age, so adults should start by taking care of themselves. That said, experts encourage parents to have conversations with their children and not avoid the topic, if kids indicate a willingness to talk about it.
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