I am  so in shock about the shooting in Con. I have a 10 year old son who is now having trouble sleeping because of this, he has woken up in the middle of his sleep frantic......it is so clear that he is worried it could happen at his school, I reasure him that it wont happen, but that doest seem to take away the fear.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are worried about your son who has become fearful about the recent shooting incidents. Now, though it is natural for everyone to develop fear or apprehension after hearing such disturbing news, it can become a problem if the fear is excessive or causing dysfunction. So, if your son is having excessive fear or is refusing to go to school because of this, I would advise you to take him to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further help. He may need professional help in the form of counselling to help him overcome the fear. Wish you all the best.