Researchers Track Characteristics of Firearm Owners Receiving Mental Health Treatment
A Rutgers Health study examines the demographics of firearm owners who are more likely to receive therapy services or be prescribed psychiatric medication.
According to the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, individuals who are female, younger, more educated, and have reported suicidal ideation are more likely to go to therapy or use psychiatric medications.
Female firearm owners, white individuals, people with higher education and those who have experienced suicidal thoughts are more likely to be in therapy or be prescribed psychiatric medication.
The lead author, Allie Bond, an assistant professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at the Rutgers School of Public Health, highlights the importance of understanding the use of mental health resources among those with firearm access.
Notably, firearms are the most common method of suicide, according to the U.S.
Author summary: Study examines firearm owners' mental health treatment characteristics.
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