METRO RAMPAGE: Witnesses to Taipei stabbing attacks could experience trauma, psychologists warnBy Lin Chih-yi and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writerPeople who saw a stabbing attack in Taipei on Friday, as well as people exposed to images of the incident, could experience trauma, highlighting the need for awareness and care, a psychologists’ association said yesterday. The suspect, 27-year-old Chang Wen (張文), carried out attacks at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT Station on Friday, killing three people and leaving 11 injured. Police and emergency responders stand outside the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store following a deadly stabbing spree on Friday. When children piece together incomplete information on their own, misunderstandings can arise, potentially intensifying fear, he said. Parents should reassure children that fear is normal, discuss simple safety strategies and offer comfort based on family routines, he said.

Source: Taipei Times December 21, 2025 17:14 UTC