News Highlights for Wednesday, August 7, 2019
National Council in the News
Following Tragic Shootings in El Paso and Dayton, New Report Recommends Wide Range of Actionable Solutions to Reduce Mass Violence
PR Newswire | DPress release introducing the MDI Mass Violence report. Reprinted in 135 outlets.
Trump blames two shooters' mental states for massacres*
ABC News | Dr. Joe Parks is interviewed on the MDI report and the President's response to the two recent mass shootings.
Red flag laws often have bipartisan support. But do they stop mass shootings?*
NBC News | Dr. Parks is quoted on the importance of red flag laws, the new MDI report and solutions to mass violence.
Why addressing mental illness isn't enough to reduce gun violence*
PBS NewsHour | Dr. Jeffrey Swanson, a member of the MDI panel, is interviewed on mass violence and mentions the new Mass Violence report.
Report Challenges Link Between Mental Illness and Mass Shootings* (subscription required)
POLITICO | Coverage of the new MDI report and its context after the President's comment on mental illness.
Trump Has Tried to Slash Funds for Mental Health Care Despite Post-Shooting Rhetoric*
Newsweek | Becca Farley David is quoted on the President's budget decisions concerning mental health.
Blaming mass shootings on mental illness leads to stigma, experts warn
The Guardian | Article cites and links to a National Council briefing on Medicaid.
Public Policy
Embattled Juul seeks allies in Washington
The Hill
The Criminal Justice System Is Bad For Your Health, Warns New York City's Health Department
Buzzfeed News
General Behavioral Health
The Dangers of Linking Gun Violence and Mental Illness
Time
How to manage opioid addiction in the workplace
Quartz
*indicates a story is the result of National Council PR Team pitching efforts.------------------------------
Lance Clark
Membership Associate
National Council for Behavioral Health
Washington DC
202-684-7457
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