How to help children cope after shootings like the San Diego mosque killings
The recent shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego has raised concerns about the mental health of children who witnessed the event. Experts emphasize the importance of identifying and supporting children who may experience trauma-related symptoms. Community resources, including mental health providers, are crucial in helping affected families cope with the aftermath.
- ▪Approximately 140 children were present at the Islamic Center during the shooting.
- ▪The police's quick response helped keep the children safe from the gunmen.
- ▪Children exposed to such traumatic events are at a higher risk for post-traumatic stress symptoms.
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Children's Health How to help children cope after shootings like the San Diego mosque killings May 20, 20264:24 PM ET By Rhitu Chatterjee School children at San Diego mosque need support to process trauma of shooting Listen · 3:31 3:31 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5828810/nx-s1-9776839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript People hold hands near the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP About 140 children in preschool through 3rd grade were in their classrooms at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday when police say two teenage gunmen killed three people.
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