How young survivors of mass shootings cope with trauma

The mental wounds from school shootings ripple through the nation. Over and again, school shootings break Americans' hearts. It's traumatizing to know that innocent babies lose their lives based on a person who has issues, problems, and hate in their heart. Just because something didn't go their way or they feel defeated, maybe because of what they believe and no one shares in their belief, or whatever it was, it didn't work out for them.

We all have troubles, some worse than others—why do we have to purchase weapons (guns) to shoot innocent people and cowardly kill themselves? Mass shootings cannot be discussed without acknowledging the repercussions they have on the mental health of the survivors. Gun violence impacts every aspect of society, and now it's built into the very fabric of America! There are pros and cons to owning a gun, such as suicides, domestic violence, and homicides, which speak to the fact that every two seconds someone dies from a shooting.

Yes, you have a right to bear arms, but none of us have the right to kill innocent children, and each child has a right to live and live a full and productive life. 

Anxiety can trigger depression and other behavioral physical and mental health issues. It is especially hard if you are dealing with other personal, work, relationship, or family-related issues. It is okay to ask for help.