Michael D. Anestis

Sep 9, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Jennifer Paruk |Michael D. Anestis |Daniel C. Semenza

Parental Engagement With Children Around Firearms and Unsecure Storage Firearm-related injuries are the leading cause of death for US children and adolescents.1 Parents’ secure storage of their firearms (unlocked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition) is associated with a decreased risk of firearm injuries in children and adolescents (hereafter, children).2 However, in focus groups, firearm-owning parents have said that (1) demonstrating responsible gun use in front of their children and...

Sep 8, 2023 | rockinst.org | Michael D. Anestis

If you or anyone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please consider dialing 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Last year, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to write a blog post for the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium discussing what we know about risk factors for and methods of preventing firearm suicide.

Jun 23, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Michael D. Anestis |Jayna Moceri-Brooks |Devon Ziminski

Key PointsQuestion  What are the distributions of firearm access, firearm storage, firearm carrying, and gun violence exposure among American Indian or Alaska Native and Black US adults?

May 11, 2023 | rockinst.org | Jaclyn Schildkraut |Kerri M. Raissian |Michael D. Anestis

Priorities for Reducing Gun Violence: Key Takeaways from the RGVRC Webinar By Jaclyn Schildkraut, Kerri Raissian, and Michael Anestis As incidents of gun violence continue to increase across the nation, legislative action to address this public health crisis is imperative.

Mar 28, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Daniel C. Semenza |Samantha E. Daruwala |Michael D. Anestis

Key PointsQuestion  Are individual and cumulative forms of gun violence exposure (GVE) associated with suicidal ideation and behaviors among Black adults in the US? Findings  In this cross-sectional study of 3015 US Black adults, both individual and cumulative GVEs were significantly associated with lifetime suicidal ideation, suicide attempt preparation, and attempting suicide. Meaning  Reducing GVE may be necessary to address rising rates of suicide among Black individuals in the US.