What you ' re feeling after the campus shooting is normal

What you're feeling after the campus shooting is normalSadness, anger and fear are common emotions after a tragic event. Acknowledging those feelings and seeking support when you need it is important, says psychologist Patricia Haynes. Alexis Blue Today University Communicationsvigil-kids.jpeg Members of the University of Arizona and Tucson communities gathered on campus on Oct. 7, 2022, for a candlelight vigil held to honor the life of Thomas Meixner. Chris Richards/University of ArizonaCampus NewsHealthCompassion Media contact(s)Alexis Blue Director of News Content and Communications, University Communicationsablue@arizona.edu520-626-4386The University of Arizona lost a beloved faculty member on Oct. 5 whenThomas Meixner was shot and killed by a former student in the university ' s John W. Harshbarger Building.The tragedy was felt across campus by those who personally knew Meixner, professor and head of theDepartment of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, as well as by students and employees who had never met him.   It ' s common to experience a wide range of emotions after a tragic event like a shooting, saidPatricia Haynes, alicensed clinical psychologist and associate professor in the UArizonaMel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Many members of the campus community may be feeling sad, angry, confused or afraid, while others might not be feeling any strong emotions at all, Haynes said.All of it is normal.   " It ' s normal to be experiencing ...
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