Children and young people may be sad, upset or confused about recent troubling events they have heard about in the news.
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Kids Helpline General Manager Wendy Protheroe said it is important for families and children to remember that they can access counselling and support during this potentially upsetting time.
“Children and young people may experience anger, fear, anxiety, overwhelming grief and sadness or even say they are numb and can’t feel anything,” Ms Protheroe said.
Kids Helpline is available 24 hours a day, with qualified and experienced counsellors ready to help children and young people understand how to process their feelings about these events.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only 24/7 counselling and support service for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years – free call 1800 55 1800 or online at www.kidshelp.com.au.