In response to recent national events involving gun violence, the American Psychiatric Association Publishing has collected resources relating to gun violence and mental health to help dispel the myths that the two issues are closely linked.
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A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Psychiatrists are uniquely qualified to understand the complex interrelation between mental and physical health since their training includes four years of medical school and at least three additional years in a psychiatric residency.
APA Condemns Loss of Life from Gun Violence, Disputes Link to Mental Illness (08/05/19)
APA and Illinois Psychiatric Society Joint Statement on Shooting in Aurora, Ill. (02/18/19)
Supporting Research Into Gun Violence is a Vital Public Health Concern (01/16/19)
Americans Overwhelmingly See Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue (05/07/18)
APA Supports Participants in March for Our Lives Event (03/19/18)