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Guns and mental illness – The facts and consequences of using a blanket term so vaguely

Despite widespread propaganda, people with mental illnesses only commit 3-4% of all violent acts within the U.S in any given year. Mental health conditions are more strongly associated with suicide, not homicide. Restricting access to guns for those with mental health issues does not take into account those who already own guns and develop mental health conditions over their lifetime. Researchers say, given the climate of blame, people with severe mental health disorders may be dissuaded from seeking treatment. Read More

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Statement of APA President in Response to Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio

"Routinely blaming mass shootings on mental illness is unfounded and stigmatizing. Research has shown that only a very small percentage of violent acts are committed by people who are diagnosed with, or in treatment for, mental illness." Read More

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Link between intimate partner homicide and firearms dealers in urban settings

A significant link has been identified between the concentration of federally licensed firearm dealers in urban areas and intimate partner homicides in the home. Read More

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Violence in PG-13 Rated Movies Not Linked to Violence in US Society

According to researchers, there is little evidence to suggest violence in PG-13 movies is related to real world violence or an increase in violent behavior. Read More

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What Mass Shootings do to Those Not Shot: Social Consequences of Gun Violence

Researchers report on the social and psychological consequences exposure to mass shootings have on survivors, first responders and the community as a whole. Read More

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Peer Rejection Isn’t the Culprit Behind School Shootings

Researchers report people should look more deeply into the environmental factors and mental health issues surrounding those involved in school shootings, and not simply blame peer rejection. Read More

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Stricter Gun Control Could Stop Violent Men Killing Their Partners and Themselves

A study that utilizes 10 years of data on intimate partner homicide reveals men who have a history of domestic violence and access to guns have an increased risk of committing murder-suicide. Restricting gun access to men with a history of domestic battery could reduce murder suicide rates, researchers report. Read More

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