Following a shooting, youth may be asked by journalists to open up and discuss their thoughts or emotional reactions to the traumatic event. Journalists will ask youth to talk about their reactions so that people can understand the emotional impact … Read More
The combination of life-threatening traumatic personal experiences, loss of loved ones, disruption of routines and expectations of daily life, and post-violence adversities pose psychological challenges to the recovery of children and families in the affected areas. Read more.
Children and youth can face emotional strains after a traumatic event such as a car crash or violence. Disasters also may leave them with long-lasting harmful effects. When children experience a trauma, watch it on TV, or overhear others discussing … Read More