‘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