School shootings and mental health outcomes: a scoping review

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The review synthesizes evidence on school shootings and mental health outcomes, revealing significant psychological impacts.
Out of 2798 studies, 84 were included, with 42% being cross-sectional and focusing mainly on students.
Post-traumatic stress disorder was the most studied outcome, followed by depression, linked to trauma histories and exposure levels.
Findings point to a need for further research including diverse populations and long-term mental health assessments.

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Scoping review highlights mental health effects of school shootings, indicating the need for broader research beyond students.

Rencken et al. (2025) studied this question.

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