Orange County Student Mental Health

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Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
When adjusting to loss, children typically are able to participate in “tasks” considered helpful to the grieving process:
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Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
When adjusting to loss, children typically are able to participate in “tasks” considered helpful to the grieving process:
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Talking to Children About Violence

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
As an association dedicated to helping children and families around the globe, our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the disasters frequently in the headlines.
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Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks and School and Community Shootings in the News

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
This guide offers advice on how to talk to children about tragic events, such as shootings and terrorist attacks, that they are likely to hear about at school and/or on...
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Teaching in the Wake of Violence

Facing History Ourselves
Violent attacks that target people because of their identities happen around the world with disturbing frequency. What can educators do to help students reflect on and understand these attacks?
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How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings

Common Sense Media
"School shootings" are two words no parent ever wants to hear in the same sentence. Focus on helping kids understand the news and information they're seeing and hearing, while allowing...
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Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Child Mind Institute
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk.
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Evidence-Based Videos About Coping and Mental Health

Child Mind Institute
An evidence-based video series with accompanying study guides. It includes introductory videos for caregivers and educators, and videos to teach kids five clinically proven mental health skills:
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Multilingual Trauma Resources

Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute has prepared free trauma resources to aid parents, educators, and other adults in talking to children and adolescents about potentially traumatic events and identifying those who...
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Helping Children Cope With Frightening News

Child Mind Institute
When tragedy strikes, it can be hard to deal with your own grief and distress while helping your children do the same. But there are things you can do to...
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Caring for Kids After a School Shooting

Child Mind Institute
This video discusses that the most important thing is to actually acknowledge that the shooting occurred
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How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings

Child Mind Institute
This article talks about anxiety related to school shootings and how to be proactive in addressing it.
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Please dial 911 if this is a medical or psychiatric emergency.

For 24/7 crisis counselor support, please contact:

  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • Call 1-800-273-8255
    • Text HOME to 741-741
    • Or access Crisis Chat.

  • LGBTQ+ youth can also contact The Trevor Project

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