Consistent with the American Psychological Association’s mission to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives, this Resolution on the Secure Storage of Firearms and Lethal Means Safety Strategies has the primary goal to encourage psychologists to respond to the public health crisis of suicide by promoting secure storage of firearms and lethal means safety strategies for individuals at elevated risk.
APA Resolution on the Secure Storage of Firearms and Lethal Means Safety Strategies to Prevent Suicides
Approved by APA Council of Representatives, February 2024
Date created: February 2024