The questionnaire will be administered Dec. 1 to students who choose to participate. It was put together by physicians and mental health professionals at CU, the Jefferson County Mental Health Center and community organizations that have worked with students, teachers and families since the April 20 tragedy. The results will be evaluated to determine if some people would benefit from extra counseling, said Tanya Spasev, communications officer for the Jefferson County Public Schools.
Participation is voluntary.
The information also will be summarized to help mental health professionals, Spasev said. We have been struck by the intensity of the intrusion into the lives of staff and students by the media and feel it has been harmful to a number of people involved. We don't want to contribute to further intrusions into their lives. We will only ask questions with their permission. The Denver Post.