APA Statement: School Shooting in Texas

By Anthony Kassir
05/27/2022
American Psychiatric Association Statement on the School Shooting in Texas

Our hearts are broken after the brutal and tragic loss of children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas. We mourn their loss.

Tragedies like this, the recent shootings in Buffalo, Houston, and too many other cities in the U.S., are traumatic for those directly impacted and can harm the mental health of others who feel its impact.

The American Psychiatric Association offers resources vetted by physicians on coping with these tragedies and talking with children to help them through these events. Please be aware that you are not alone in your feelings and that mental health professionals can help.

APA will continue to advance measures aimed at reducing firearm-related violence in the interest of public health.

If you are overwhelmed, please seek help or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

For additional resources on disaster for psychiatrists, communities and families, please visit the APA website.

APA also offers psychiatrists resources and training for responding to disasters. Learn more here.

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