People in Kentucky are struggling with two shootings making national headlines today: A mass shooting in a downtown Louisville bank that killed four people and injured at least nine others—and a second, unrelated shooting outside a community college, killing one and injuring another.
Whether you are directly or indirectly impacted by this tragedy, the following resources provide mental health support, guidance for discussing tragedies with children, and information on crisis preparedness.
Mental Health Resources
- Coping with Traumatic Events
- Managing Stress in Times of Crisis
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster
- Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events and Emergencies
- Media Coverage of Traumatic Events
- Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting | American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | American Psychological Association (APA)
- Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting | Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
Resources for Parents
- How to Talk with Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Talking to Children About the Shooting | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- School Shooting Resources | NCTSN
- Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting | NCTSN
- Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event | NCTSN
- Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting | APA
- How to Talk to Children About Difficult News | APA
- Talking to Kids When They Need Help | APA
- Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals | CSTS
- Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a Mass Shooting | Youth.Gov
Active Shooter Preparedness
- Be Prepared for an Active Shooter | FEMA.Gov
- Active Shooter Preparedness | CISA.Gov
- Attacks in Crowded and Public Spaces | Ready.Gov
- Active Shooter Safety Resources | FBI.Gov
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