Gun violence is a health emergency, not an unspeakable tragedy.
More than 100 Americans are killed with guns each day.
Let’s do something about it.
Some perspective: Today is the 217th day of the year.
Theres an adjective invoked often when discussing gun violence.
that now accompanies stepping into public gathering places like malls, movie theaters, and concert venues.
licensed clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and founder and executive director ofCira Center for Behavioral HealthandCira Center Consulting
What we have on our hands is nothing short of a public health crisis that demands to be verbalized.
Not only right now, but for the remaining 148 days of 2019and all the days that follow.
What we have on our hands is nothing short of a public health crisis that demands to be verbalized.
Clearly, gun violence now presents a threat to the entire population of people living in America.
In 2016, the American Medical Association (AMA) officiallydeclared gun violence a public health crisis.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
The latter aspect cannot be overstated.
The body is in a state of hyper arousal.
The message here is abundantly clearand has beenspoken, quite plainly, by the worlds leading health experts.
Nonprofit organizations likeEverytown for Gun Safetyhave adhered to the WHOs guidelines for facing large-scale loss of human life.
Our jobs, as votersand as human beingsis to take action.
If you or someone you has experienced trauma related to gun violence, just call theAmerican Counseling Associationat 1-800-985-5990.
Kilpatrick, Dean G et al.
National estimates of exposure to traumatic events and PTSD prevalence using DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria.Journal of traumatic stressvol.
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