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Dear Behavioral Health Colleagues,
Today, a shooting took place in Nashville, Tennessee at a Christian elementary school. This unfortunate tragedy took the lives of three children and three adults. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims during this difficult time. We want to acknowledge and thank the first responders who quickly arrived at the scene and worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our students and staff. We are grateful for their bravery and dedication.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said he was "closely monitoring the tragic situation at Covenant" in the wake of the shooting, alongside state law enforcement and highway patrol officers.
The attack marks the 89th shooting on K-12 school grounds in 2023, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database.
As communities continue to cope with generational trauma caused by violence, the work of providing behavioral health care is of utmost importance. CBHA will continue to work with our members, legislators, and the public to lead dialogue and action to eliminate inequities and strengthen our system of care across the state of California.
We have, once again, included resources below to help you cope with this tragedy.
Self-Care:
• Managing Your Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting
• Resources for Dealing with A School Shooting
• The Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting
Clinicians:
• Gun Violence: Prediction, Prevention, And Policy
• Stop Blaming Shootings on Mental Illness
• Resources and Manuals on Psychological First Aid
CBHA is here as a resource for our community and behavioral health colleagues. Please engage in self-care so that you can continue to do the work necessary to keep yourselves and your loved ones physically and emotionally safe.
In Service,
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