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New 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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The Trace broke the news in on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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