Here's what Austria’s school shooting incident teaches us about supporting children

Cut-out of people standing in front of St Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) during a memorial service for the victims of the Graz school shooting in Vienna, Austria, 12 June 2025. (Credit: DANIEL NOVOTNY/EPA/EPA.AAP). Background Image of candles, flowers and a picture placed at the entrance of the school where a former student opened fire in Graz, Austria. (Credit: Darko Bandic/AP/AP/AAP). Bottom Right: Photo of Counsellor and Psychotherapist Neha Kapoor.

In this podcast, SBS Hindi speaks with Neha Kapoor, an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Australia. Following the recent school shooting in Austria, which left 10 children dead, the discussion focuses on how children process such distressing news, the emotional impact on both children and parents, signs of mental health struggles, and the unique challenges often faced by South Asian families. Neha also shares practical advice on handling such situations and highlights key red flags that should not be ignored.

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Published 16 June 2025 3:56pm

By SBS Hindi

Presented by Nabeel Hasan

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In this podcast, SBS Hindi speaks with Neha Kapoor, an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Australia. Following the recent school shooting in Austria, which left 10 children dead, the discussion focuses on how children process such distressing news, the emotional impact on both children and parents, signs of mental health struggles, and the unique challenges often faced by South Asian families. Neha also shares practical advice on handling such situations and highlights key red flags that should not be ignored.

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