Police could be seen leaving and going to the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School throughout the morning in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jesse Boily
JDBTORONTO - As the federal and provincial governments pledge support for the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., a psychologist specializing in trauma says mental health services will be needed beyond the immediate aftermath of Tuesday's mass shooting.Â
McMaster University psychologist Dr. Margaret McKinnon says mental health supporters are often brought into communities after tragedies but then leave, leading to a sense of abandonment on top of trauma.Â
McKinnon says students at the local school targeted in the shooting, parents, first responders and other members of the small community may need long-term psychological support.Â
She says the most common reactions after mass shootings are fear, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
Those can include nightmares or reliving the event, as well as an "overwhelming sense of guilt" about what they could or couldn't have done during the shooting.Â
McKinnon says post-traumatic stress can also manifest in physical ways, including an upset stomach or other gastrointestinal problems.Â
She says the symptoms may resolve for many people over time, but at least a quarter of those affected will likely experience them for a year or more. Â Â
This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Feb. 11, 2026.
ºÃÉ«tv Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the ºÃÉ«tv Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content.
The ºÃÉ«tv Press
Get the latest from ºÃÉ«tvNews in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below.
For many Indigenous communities, access to financial services and economic opportu…
Trust in international money transfers has long been tied to physical places: a ba…
Sorry, an error occurred.
Already Subscribed!
Cancel anytime
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Secure & Encrypted
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Tax: | |
| Today's total: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
