Charles University shooting estimated to have had significant psychological impact on 9,000 people

The shooting at Charles University's Faculty of Arts in December and related events had a significant psychological impact on 9,000 people, according to police estimates. The Czech Police published a report on their website on Thursday about the psychological assistance provided to people affected by the tragedy. By mid-February, the police had recorded over 6,500 instances of individuals receiving professional psychological support or other services in the field of mental health in connection with the shooting, with hundreds of experts from the Integrated Rescue System and partner organisations providing them with support and crisis intervention.