CHICAGO (WLS) -- The nation is dealing with the impact of another deadly mass shooting, following the attack at a school in Nashville, Tennessee.
Doctors at Lurie Children's Hospital are taking a closer look at how these tragedies impact families in the Chicago area.
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In a recent survey from Lurie Children's Hospital, 67% of Chicago parents said they worry about the possibility of a mass shooting at their child's school. Their children's fears about school shootings were associated with lower scores on measures of well-being and higher scores on measures of stress.
Such tragedies have grown common in recent years, sparking anger, frustration and fear.
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Leslie Helmcamp from Lurie Children's Hospital spoke with ABC7 about the findings in the report, and discussed how parents can engage in healthy conversations with their children about difficult topics.