Despite burden among socially vulnerable youth, states with restrictive gun laws have lower rates of assault-related firearm deaths
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
Likelihood of being screened for access higher for those with children younger than 17 years, those who have received mental health treatment
Supportive evidence revealed that child access prevention laws can reduce homicides and self-injuries among youth
Black men disproportionately impacted by firearm homicide, while White men most impacted by firearm suicide
Findings driven by substance-related and addictive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders
Maximum rates of firearm homicides higher among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic versus White men