US EditionNew research links gun violence exposure to higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation
- A 2024 national study conducted by the New Jersey-based center focused on gun violence research collected data from 8,009 participants to examine the relationship between exposure to gun violence and mental health outcomes.
- The study arose from growing awareness that gun violence impacts mental health significantly, yet survivors often lack access to psychological support services.
- The research found that frequent exposure to gun violence, including hearing gunshots and witnessing shootings, raised depression scores and increased suicidal thoughts.
- Specifically, 40 percent of respondents heard gunfire multiple times, 12 percent had cumulative exposure to five or more types of gun violence, and higher exposure correlated with more mental health service use.
- The findings highlight a public health need for expanded trauma recovery programs and mental health services to address psychological effects of gun violence nationwide.
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New Research Links Gun Violence Exposure to Higher Rates of Depression and Suicidal Ideation
For decades, politicians and gun lobbying organizations have perpetuated the notion that mental health issues drive mass violence. A new study is challenging that narrative, though, showing that, rather than causing acts of violence, exposure to gun violence increased rates of depression among respondents and led to higher use of mental health services. The study, […]
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