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Mental Health & Guns /// Psychiatrist Explains Why Guns Are So Important in Psychiatry
Mental Health & Guns /// Psychiatrist Explains Why Guns Are So Important in Psychiatry
Mental Health & Guns /// Psychiatrist Explains Why Guns Are So Important in Psychiatry
Saturday 4th June 2022
Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza explores the crucial role of gun access in mental health evaluations and suicide prevention on TheKicksShrink Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Guns and Mental Health: Dr. Mirza's Take on a Crucial Issue
Suicides outnumber homicides in America almost two and a half times to one... the reason we ask about guns, access to guns, is not so much for harm towards other people, but more so lethality for a potential suicide event for themselves.
Imagine sitting down with a psychiatrist and being asked about your access to guns. It might seem unusual, but for Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD, it's a vital part of mental health risk assessment. In this eye-opening episode of TheKicksShrink Podcast, Dr. Mirza dives into the complex relationship between gun access and mental health. He explains why firearms are such a critical factor in psychiatric evaluations, especially when it comes to assessing suicide risk. Dr.
Mirza, who is triple Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine, brings his extensive expertise to the table, shedding light on the lethality of firearms in suicide attempts and the importance of these conversations in preventing tragedies. With humor and empathy, he navigates this sensitive topic, making it accessible and engaging for listeners.
Whether you're a mental health professional, someone struggling with mental health issues, or simply curious about the intersection of guns and psychiatry, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to understand why asking about gun access isn't just a formality—it's a lifesaving measure.