Expert: Mental health impacts of gun violence

Following a deadly mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. and a murder-suicide in Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg, Que. this week, a McGill University expert is available to speak about the psychological toll of gun violence.

Tina Montreuil, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University is available to comment on the following topics:

• Immediate and long-term psychological impacts of gun violence on survivors, families and communities
• How youth process traumatic events, including warning signs of PTSD adults should watch for
• Age-appropriate ways parents and teachers can talk to young people about violent events

tina.montreuil [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)