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Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers guidance on talking with children and youth when scary things happen.
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Mass Violence Resources
The following resources on Mass Violence were developed by the NCTSN.
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Talking to Teens When Violence Happens
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers guidance on talking with teens when violence happens. This fact sheet includes information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information and options, reflection, asking helpful questions, going slow, labeling emotions, validating, and monitoring media and social media exposure.
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SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline
Type: Website
The national Disaster Distress Helpline (call or text 1-800-985-5990; for Spanish, press “2”) is dedicated to providing crisis counseling and support 24/7/365 for anyone in the U.S./territories experiencing emotional distress or other mental health concerns related to any natural or human-caused
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Talking to Children about Hate Crimes and Anti-Semitism
Type: Fact Sheet
Provides information on how to talk to children about hate crimes.
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Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Shooting: Tips for Parents and Professionals
Type: Tip Sheet
Offers parents, caregivers, and professionals guidance for restoring a sense of safety after a mass shooting.
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After the Injury
Type: Website
Helps parents and caregivers understand children's reactions to injuries, and advises them on how they can help children respond in healthy ways.
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Health Care Toolbox
Type: Website
Offers best practice recommendations and clinical guidelines for working with children and families who have experienced serious illness or injury.
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After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal
Type: Fact Sheet
Offers tips to parents on how to help young children, toddlers, and preschoolers heal after a traumatic event.