The myth that mentally ill people are inherently violent is harmful stigma - the data shows most gun deaths are actually self-directed violence (suicide). And because federal funding for research on this public health crisis has been restricted for decades, we've been left in the dark about what inherently drives gun violence and how to prevent it through evidence-based solutions. From what I understand, by prioritizing this as a public health crisis through funding a scientific study, we can better understand how to save lives. #mentalhealthawareness #gunviolenceawareness
In 2022, nearly 27,000 lives were tragically lost to suicide using firearms. Self-directed gun violence is fueling our nation’s suicide epidemic. We #WearOrange to reduce and prevent suicide. Learn more about NAMI's policy positions on gun violence: nami.org/GunViolence
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2moSpot on analysis. Shedding light on the true causes is essential for effective prevention. #EndTheStigma