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Mass shootings and mental illness

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Katelyn Jetelina
Jun 03, 2022
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In the aftermath of mass violence and the furor of the 24-hour news cycle, the words “mental illness” are often used to try to explain a perpetrator’s actions. In many cases, the assumption that mental illness had to be involved in these incidents drives the public debate about solutions.

This kind of coverage might raise awareness of how important men…

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