News Highlights for Friday, August 9, 2019
National Council in the News
False Reports of Gunman in N.Y.C. and Virginia Cause Jitters Following Mass Shootings*
NPR | Cites National Council's MDI Mass Violence Report.
'National Anxiety' About Mass Shootings Inflamed by the 24-Hour News Cycle in Sparking Gunfire False Alarms Such as the Time Square Hysteria- as Experts Warn of Mass Panic Episodes Following Massacres in El Paso and Dayton
Daily Mail | References statistics from the MDI Mass Violence Report.
Mass Shootings and Mental Illness: A Teaching Moment?*
Medpage Today | Dr. Parks is quoted on the language used to talk about mental illness and mass violence.
'Red Flag' Laws Can Save Lives, but Can They Prevent the Next Mass Shooting?*
WSBT 22 | Article cites MDI Mass Violence report. Reprinted in 10+ outlets.
What is Being Done About Guns?
TBR Newsmedia| Article discusses the MDI Mass Violence paper and "red flag" laws.
President Trump Links Mass Shootings to Mental Health. Experts Say He is Wrong*
FierceHealthcare | Dr. Parks is quoted regarding President Trump's comments on mental illness and mass shootings.
Coleman Will Lobby for Georgina Steel Company*
Politico | National Council's announcement naming Reyna Taylor as Vice President in Public Policy is included in Politico Influence.
National Council Names New VP of Public Policy*
Behavioral Healthcare Executive | National Council names new VP, Reyna Taylor.
National Council Blogs
New Bill Expands Access to Telehealthfor Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorder
Capitol Connector
Public Policy
Rural Hospitals Take Spotlight in Coverage Expansion Debate
Modern Healthcare
$1.7-Billion Jail Project Could be Scrapped By L.A. County to Focus on Mental Health
Los Angeles Times
General Behavioral Health
Fixing Our Broken Mental Health System
Psychology Today
Mental Illness Isn't a Major Risk Factor for Gun Violence, but Here's What Is
NBC News
Why California is Struggling to Provide Adequate Mental Health Care
PBS News Hour
*indicates a story is the result of National Council PR Team efforts.
------------------------------
Lance Clark
Membership Associate
National Council for Behavioral Health
Washington DC
202-684-7457
------------------------------