Mental Health Resources Following the July 4th Shootings in Highland Park

The entire Lake Forest Wellness team joins me in expressing our sorrow and outrage at the July 4th shootings in Highland Park. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, witnesses and others traumatized by these horrific events. Please know that we are here for you if you need someone to talk to today or in the coming weeks about this event and how it has affected you.

Additionally, please be aware of the following resources that may be of help:

American Psychological Association

• https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/mass-shooting
• https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/shooting-aftermath

American Academy of Pediatrics – HealthyChildren.Org

• https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Talking-To-Children-About-Tragedies-and-Other-News-Events.aspx

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-children-about-shooting

Child Mind Institute

• https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-after-a-traumatic-event/
• https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-cope-frightening-news/

National Association of School Psychologists

• https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers

Our thoughts are with our entire North Shore community during this difficult time.

Sincerely yours,

Elizabeth Fishman, Psy. D.