Mental health resources available in Lewiston, Maine [Video]

LEWISTON, Maine — When yearly milestones of tragic events arrive, especially the first, mental health professionals say it could trigger old emotions. It’s referred to as the “anniversary effect.”

Friday marks one year since 18 lives were lost during the Lewiston mass shootings. It’s a day Mainers will never forget, and some may never forget the emotions they felt on Oct. 25, 2023.

The National Center for PTSD recommends planning, or coping, ahead to help manage negative thoughts or feelings.

If you find yourself feeling sad, anxious, or angry when thinking about the tragedy, Dr. Marc Kaplan, the medical director at Sweetser, told NEWS CENTER Maine those feelings are normal. You are not alone.

He said those emotions can happen to anyone, even if you weren’t in Lewiston that day.

“Wherever they live, this was something …