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Mental health first aid for firearm owners: Addressing the elephant in the room.

Authors :
Diprose Adams, Samuel HG
Source :
Alternative Law Journal; Dec2019, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p308-313, 6p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Suicide is the leading cause of firearm-related death in Australia. Mental health first aid (MHFA) training has demonstrated capacity to address the risk factors for suicide. This article proposes that online mental health first aid training should be a requirement for acquiring or renewing a firearms licence in Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1037969X
Volume :
44
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Alternative Law Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139924088
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1037969X19856758