Tag: Gun Violence

Survivors also have increases in anxiety, depression symptoms, and reported stress at six months versus baseline

Among teens reporting firearm possession, those with depression and/or lifetime history of suicidality more likely to have bought/traded for it

Seven in 10 report feeling anxious about staying safe, with fears of gun violence increased

Suicide by firearm is the number one cause of suicide death among veterans

The numbers are higher for Black adults, and many survey respondents report living in fear of guns

Average number of weekly emergency department visits was 36, 37, and 20 percent higher in 2020, 2021, 2022 than in 2019

Likelihood of being screened for access higher for those with children younger than 17 years, those who have received mental health treatment

Preventing access by children was the circumstance in which firearm owners would most frequently consider locking unsecured firearms

Supportive evidence revealed that child access prevention laws can reduce homicides and self-injuries among youth

Significant increases seen among children who are Black, very young, and with public insurance