Violence
Preventing Suicide, Part 5: How Restricting Access to Guns Can Prevent Suicide
September 30, 2019
An extreme risk protection order is a civil order that prevents a person at risk of violence to self or others from purchasing or possessing guns. Studies suggest that ERPOs are effective at preventing suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the American Health Podcast is marking this important time with a series of podcasts focusing on research and evidence-based practices around suicide prevention. In Part 5, learn more about ERPOs and how access to guns impacts suicide rates.
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