"July 4th: Navigating Fireworks and Mental Health for Veterans and Shooting Survivors"

Survivors of the Covenant School shooting in Tennessee are experiencing fear and trauma triggered by the sound of fireworks on July 4. The aftereffects of the shooting have disrupted their sense of normalcy, causing anxiety and panic. Therapy has helped some survivors cope, but experts recommend wearing noise-canceling headphones, staying near an exit, and engaging in calming activities. It is advised for those planning to set off fireworks to inform their neighbors and be considerate of the potential impact on survivors.