By now the sight of grieving, sobbing family members, terrified children and devastated communities is all too familiar from the coverage of mass shootings such as the recent ones in Uvalde, Tex., and Buffalo, N.Y. But when the cameras are gone, the dead are laid to rest and the injured have been treated, what psychological wounds linger?

The news of the most recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is devastating. The fact my last sentence has to include the phrase "most recent" is even more appalling. While I have listened with deep empathy to people express their grief over what happened, I have not known what to write in a public forum.

The new high school movie "The Fallout" is raising awareness about what teen trauma can look like in the wake of a tragedy. The film, which started streaming on HBO Max last week, follows one teenager's emotional turmoil following a school shooting. "The Fallout" illuminates the different ways in which teen trauma and grief can manifest.

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Your favorite Instagram influencer can post about self-care all day, showing glamorous pictures of bubble baths and retreats. Leaders across the country can offer lip service on the need to address mental health. A company can send an email to its employees honoring Mental Health Awareness Month.