Mental health charity offers support to children affected by death of teen in Swiss fire

Parents were informed of what emotional and behavioural responses to expect from their children, reactions which are typical and those which are concerning, and how to best navigate other challenges like social media exposure and upcoming school exams.

The following day, they held a second Zoom meeting with around 70 teachers from Immanuel College, Charlotte’s former school.

They provided guidance on supporting students as they processed their trauma and were encouraged to balance routine with compassion and space for grief.

Charlotte Niddam (TikTok)[Missing Credit]

Dr Mann said that Charlotte’s death “was a huge shock to many in London, as she had attended two schools there and many young people were left in a state of traumatic shock”.

She continued: “JAMH is unique in its skill in being able to support people at these early stages following a trauma, and when we were asked to support the community in London, we didn’t hesitate”.

JAMH was well-placed to assist with the immediate response to this event as it had received training in the wake of October 7 from Trauma Aid UK and NATAL in Israel, which focused specifically on the first month following a traumatic incident, a period when traditional therapy is often not yet appropriate.

JAMH was founded in 2020 and since then, it has delivered over 7,000 free, one-to-one professional therapy sessions to Jews in Greater Manchester, impacting hundreds of lives.

If you need counselling or therapy from JAMH, please contact admin@jamh.org.uk or call 07510 204 844.