Dr. Paul Elias Alexander & Michael LesherDr. Paul Elias Alexander & Michael Lesher
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Schoolchildren were dying while a phalanx of armed cops kept their distance at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas— the second mass shooting by an American teenager in two weeks. Dr. Paul Elias Alexander warned of an...
2:11:48•28 May 2022
Unseen Forces Behind School Shootings: Mental Health and Policy Failures
“This is a symptom of a social ill, and when you see it that way you're going to look at their personal responsibility a little differently.”
Why do school shootings keep happening? In this eye-opening episode, Trish Wood sits down with Dr. Paul Elias Alexander and lawyer Michael Lesher to unravel the complex web of factors leading to these tragedies. They discuss the dire state of pediatric mental health, a crisis Dr. Alexander warned about while advising President Trump on COVID-19. The conversation also explores how public policy decisions have paved the way for these heartbreaking events.
From the media's silence on mental health issues to the impact of lockdowns, this episode sheds light on the broader societal problems that contribute to school shootings. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on these devastating events, this episode is a must-listen.
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