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

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

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 firear...

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Veröffentlicht in:Alternative law journal 2019-12, Vol.44 (4), p.308-313
1. Verfasser: Samuel HG Diprose Adams
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Firearms owners
First aid in illness and injury
Law reform
Mental health laws
Prevention
Public health laws
Suicide
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1037-969X