Healthcare Digital July 2022 | Page 9

Elementary , African American girl with mum on the first day of school

USA

After a school shooting , survivors then face a battle with PTSD . While this can look and feel different for everyone , nightmares , difficulty sleeping , anxiety and grief are often symptoms . Survivors ' education may also take a hit , with increased absences a result of anxiety and stress . Meanwhile , children who have not experienced a school shooting but have seen the aftermath on their television live in fear that their school may be next . healthcare-digital . com 9