Two associations representing mental health professionals are pointing social media users to information on their websites about how to cope with stress caused by imagery from mass shootings and other traumatizing events.

A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly killing 17 people at his former high school in Florida. The shooting has prompted further debate about the role of guns and mental health services in U.S. society.

The American Psychological Association didn't weigh in on either question Thursday. Instead the group directed social media users to a page on its website about how to manage distress after learning about a shooting. Some tips: Talk about your distress, balance your perspective with other, more positive news, and take a break from news coverage about the incident. http://bit.ly/2GeH5Ls

The American Psychiatric Association directed people to information about how to cope with news about disasters and other traumatic events. The group recommended getting news about an incident only from credible sources, learning what steps can be taken to aid people affected by the disaster, and realizing that anxiety and depression after learning about a traumatic event are natural. http://bit.ly/2o9pblY

At least one group called for political action following Wednesday's mass shooting. The American Public Health Association said more research into the causes of gun violence is needed and called for "common-sense" gun control policies, such as criminal background checks for all gun purchases. http://bit.ly/2EumSoj

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