How to talk to kids about violent images and videos circulating online

Child Well-being & Mental Health - Increased anxiety in children due to exposure to certain content [4] - Potential for increased depression in some children [4] - Possible increase in aggression, drawing parallels with historical observations from video games [4] - Some children may exhibit PTSD-like symptoms such as flashbacks, bad dreams, and hypervigilance [5] Parental Guidance & Support - Parents should prioritize self-care to manage their own emotions before engaging with their children [1] - Encourages open communication with children using open-ended questions to understand their experiences [1] - Suggests monitoring children's media consumption to identify reputable news sources [2] - Emphasizes the importance of listening more and talking less to allow children to express their concerns [3] - Recommends parents to be attentive to changes in children's moods, such as increased anxiety or attachment [2] - Highlights the need for parental engagement to protect children from potentially harmful content [5]