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The current conflict in the Middle East is of worldwide concern and can be especially distressing for those who have friends or family members living in the conflict zone or serving in the military. Here are some helpful resources to guide you and your family in coping with this traumatic event:

•	Coping Tips for Traumatic Events \| SAMHSAwww.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/coping-tips
•	Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event \| CDCemergency.cdc.gov/coping/
•	Talking to Children about War \| The National Child Traumatic Stress Networknctsn.org/resources/talking-to-children-about-war
•	How to Talk to Children about Difficult News \| American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/talking-children
•	Coping with War-Related Stress: Information for Military Families and Communities \| Mental Health Americawww.mhanational.org/coping-war-related-stress-information-military-families-and-communities
•	National Center for PTSD \| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairswww.ptsd.va.gov/

We also want to remind you that we’re here to guide you to additional resources, information and support you may need in the coming days and weeks.

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