‘Do it safely’: Psychologist cautions DepEd on active shooter drills

MANILA, Philippines — A psychologist warned that “active shooter” drills, if conducted without appropriate safeguards, could trigger “real trauma,” especially among students with existing mental health concerns.

“Imagine a student who has already experienced domestic violence or bullying,” psychologist AJ Sunglao told the Inquirer.

“Plunging them into a scenario with alarms, screaming, and simulated gunshots ...