Mental Health Resources

Below is a list of resources that you may find useful when talking with children about violent incidents:

• Children and Grief: Facts for Families / Children and Grief
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Facts for Families / PTSD
• Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents: Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
• Disaster and Trauma Resource Center: Tips, Resources and Frequently Asked Questions
• PBS has an article with flexible suggestions for answering kids' questions about the news
• The Fred Rogers Company: Helping Children with Scary News