The headlines coming out of Connecticut are heartbreaking and our thoughts are with those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy.
Questions are many at a time like this.
 How can we cope with the tragedy?  How can we speak about the events with young children? What can health professionals or emergency responders do at these times? How can we make our schools even safer? What other resources are available?
In response, we’ve set up a website with information and resources titled “SAMHSA Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events.”
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Need emotional support in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy?
 The immediate chaos associated with a natural disaster may leave you “too busy” to realize the emotional toll its taking at first, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t feel the effects once all of the activity dies down. SAMHSA continues to work hard with its partners to ensure that those working through the emotional hardships associated with disasters have resources to help themselves and their loved ones cope both during and after the fact.
 
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