Firearm ownership among individuals with depressive symptoms

JAMA Network

What The Study Did: The findings of this survey study suggest that current and planned firearm ownership was common among individuals with major depressive symptoms, highlighting an opportunity to diminish suicide risk through focused interventions.

Authors: Roy H. Perlis, M.D., M.Sc., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.3245)

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