**Headline:** *From Survivor to Seeker: How the San Diego Shooting Is Sparking a Global Mental Health Reckoning*

Headline: From Survivor to Seeker: How the San Diego Shooting is Sparking a Global Mental Health Reckoning

In the wake of the devastating San Diego mass shooting that left five dead and a community shattered, a surprising and urgent trend is emerging among survivors and witnesses: a collective refusal to remain silent about their trauma. While the nation debates gun laws, mental health experts are reporting a surge in “Post-Traumatic Growth” requests — not just for therapy, but for life coaching focused on meaning-making. “I spent years hiding from my anxiety,” says one survivor, who now leads a peer support group for other witnesses. “We can’t control the bullets, but we can control how we rebuild our minds.” The event is now being called a “psychological flashpoint,” with coaches nationwide reporting a 300% spike in clients asking: “How do I find purpose without being consumed by fear?” The message spreading on social media? Survival isn’t just about staying alive—it’s about choosing to live fully, even when the world feels broken.