Mental health counselor provides tips managing hard news on social media
Alicia Armstrong, clinical manager of Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center At Home in Washington, shares expert insight with KING5 Seattle about talking to kids about traumatic events -- especially highly visible events portrayed in the media. Here, Armstrong notes keeping an open line of communication and letting them know their thoughts and feelings are important is key.
Alicia Armstrong spoke to KING 5 on ways to provide support to children and teens consuming hard news on social media, and how it can impact their mental health.