JOURNAL ARTICLE

APA moves to promote safe firearm storage, suicide prevention.

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly, 2024, v. 34, n. 11. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Canady, Valerie A. 3 of 3

Abstract

Recognizing the urgent need to address the high prevalence of firearm‐related suicides in the United States, the American Psychological Association's (APA) governing Council of Representatives approved on Feb. 24, by a vote of 157–6, a resolution aimed at promoting secure firearms storage practices. This resolution underscores the critical role that psychologists and health care providers can have in preventing suicides by advocating for secure firearm storage and safety strategies, APA officials stated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly. 2024/03, Vol. 34, Issue 11, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1058-1103
  • DOI:10.1002/mhw.33978
  • Accession Number:175945964
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