Mental health counselor provides tips managing hard news on social media

Alicia Armstrong, clinical manager of Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center At Home in Washington, shares expert insight with KING5 Seattle about talking to kids about traumatic events -- especially highly visible events portrayed in the media. Here, Armstrong notes keeping an open line of communication and letting them know their thoughts and feelings are important is key.

Published: Sep 12, 2025

Alicia Armstrong spoke to KING 5 on ways to provide support to children and teens consuming hard news on social media, and how it can impact their mental health.

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