NEW advice on supporting young people after a distressing event. Please read and share this evidence-informed ‘quick read’ guide.

This was written by Dr Alys Cole-King, Dr Dom Thompson, Tom Cole-King, Mike Armiger, Andrea Walraven-Thrissen, Knut Schroeder and Jess Read in response to events in Nottingham.  

It includes advice on:

- Immediate response

- Highlighting the helpers

- Self-care tips 

- Language

- Communication 

- Coping techniques


Supporting young people after a distressing event