Abstract

Firearm suicide: Pathways to risk and methods of prevention.

Houtsma, C., Butterworth, S., & Anestis, M.

Year: 2017 Source: Current Opinion in Psychology. (2018). 22: 7-11. doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.07.002 SIEC No: 20170492

Highlights

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Firearms account for approximately half of all suicides in the US.

Firearm ownership and unsafe storage increase risk of firearm suicide.

Firearm knowledge, availability, and acceptability increase risk of firearm suicide.

Means safety strategies are varied and are effective in preventing firearm suicide.

Legislation, safe storage, and lethal means counseling can prevent firearm suicide.