Youth most at risk for violence or mental health issues have increased access to guns

(American Academy of Pediatrics) New research being presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting found adolescents who reported greatest access to guns -- either in their own home or a friend's - also were among those with higher risk for violent behavior. Researchers discovered additional factors linked with increased firearms access that included past suicide attempts and self-reported mental health disorder diagnoses.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2p8enCU