Right now there’s some pretty heavy stuff going on.

Here’s a quick guide from us at BTN on how to deal with upsetting news.

When big things happen it can feel like everywhere you look you’re seeing or hearing about it

Whether that’s on the news in conversations with your mates or on social media.

It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed when something bad happens. It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid or an adult.

But there are some ways you can help yourself feel better.

First, it's worth remembering that these kinds of events are in the news because they don't happen very often.

You might catch some pretty terrifying words or images on the news or on social media.

They can be used to tell people what's going on but these are usually the worst, most shocking parts of what's happened.

And because of the way the algorithm works on social media you might start to see more of this kind of stuff in your feed.

Pictures of people coming to help, treating those that are injured or supporting others aren't always as easy to find.

But whenever there is something bad happening you can be sure there are always good people there trying to help.

Finally, letting people know how you feel or asking questions if you have some, is important too.

So, talk to your friends or an adult you trust like a parent or a teacher or a guardian about what’s worrying you.

You can even call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
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