Samantha J Ballas, Alina Mufti, Kenneth Adames Ramos, Abdiel Cabral-Hernandez, Timothy Rudolph-Math, Isabelle Thenor-Louis, Zachariah Wentlent, Shahram Izadyar, Kim Wallenstein, Kathryn Hagen, Roseanna Guzman-Curtis, Trina Northhardt, Jay Brenner
There is a growing need for clear and definitive guidelines to prevent firearm violence in communities across the United States. Recommendations explore the utility and feasibility of universal screenings and recommend utilizing universal screening due to a lack of a clear risk to it. Providers should also work to create risk reduction plans with patients as well. Furthermore, recommendations for mental health care, counseling, and bystander training are made for institutions and their providers.
May 14, 2024: Psychological Reports