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Thousands at Utah Valley University witnessed Charlie Kirk's murder, causing potential long-term trauma.

Experts emphasize the importance of acknowledging trauma and seeking support for emotional healing.

Support should be ongoing as trauma effects can manifest months or years after the event.

SALT LAKE CITY — Thousands of people — many of them young adults — who had gathered at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday to hear Charlie Kirk talk about politics, ideas and America's future instead witnessed what turned out to be his murder. Trauma experts say they may carry that burden for a very long time.

"There's no simple, magical formula for making people OK after a terrifying, traumatizing event," said Joel A. Dvoskin, a clinical p

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