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Psychological Toll Of Mass Shootings

Thursday, December 3, 2015 | Sacramento, CA

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Investigators search for bullet casings at the scene where Wednesday's police shootout with suspects took place, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in San Bernardino, Calif.

Jae C. Hong / AP

What is the psychological toll of multiple mass shootings on the public? Today on Insight, we’ll talk with therapist and clinical social worker Linda Paoli about PTSD from events like this and who should seek grief counseling. We’ll also explore how shootings like these can lead to fear of public events and why tragedies seem to escalate around the holidays.