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Shooting Triggers Concern for Children's Mental Health

Updated 2026-05-20 20:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Following recent shootings, experts advise parents on how to help children cope with the psychological effects of gun violence. The San Diego mosque killings are cited as an example.

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How to help children cope after shootings like the San Diego mosque killings

Children closest to an incident of gun violence have the most risk of lasting psychological effects. Here's what all parents should know about how to buffer trauma.

2026-05-20 20:24 UTC