Erika Bocknek, assistant professor of Educational Psychology, quoted on WJBK Fox 2, "Active shooter response workshops become the norm after rash of tragedies"

Erika Bocknek,
Assistant Professor

WJBK Fox 2, 11/8

Active shooter response workshops become the norm after rash of tragedies

If you feel numb to the news of the recent shooting in California that came on the heels of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh at the end of October. There's a reason. Psychologists say timing has everything to do with why. "When people are exposed to repeated stories without time in between to grieve and to cope, constant media exposure through social media and television, it's impacting people," said Erika Bocknek, psychology professor at Wayne State University. "Especially people who have existing mental health issues like anxiety and depression for example." And finally, the shooter. A veteran, with reported Post Traumatic Stress Disorder joining an infamous list of men who often have these things in common - like a history of violence or violent behavior, Bocknek said.

http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/active-shooter-response-workshops-become-the-norm-after-rash-of-tragedies

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