#149 - Psychiatrists 4 Gun Violence Prevention

As mass shootings continue to horrify our communities, we seek explanations. Politicians seem to believe that mental health experts have the solution. Do we? Gun violence is 20-25 times higher in the United States than in other higher income countries. What accounts for that difference? Spokesperson for Psychiatrists 4 Gun Violence Prevention and adult inpatient psychiatrist, Dr. Rebecca Capasso, joins us to provide answers and to discuss the work her group is doing.

Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia

Guests: Rebecca Capasso, MD, Imaan Alaidroos, MD

References:

Psychiatrists 4 Gun Violence Prevention website: https://www.psychgvp.org/

Statement from the American Psychiatric Association on Firearm Violence: https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/apa-statement-on-firearm-violence

APA Position Statement on Firearm Access, Acts of Violence and the Relationship to Mental Illness and Mental Health Services: https://www.psychiatry.org/getattachment/8b32e119-1995-4ac6-bc66-5c3972cb221f/Position-Firearm-Access-Acts-of-Violence-and-the-Relationship-to-Mental-Health.pdf