Shifting the Conversation on Gun Access, Lethal Means Risk, and Secure Firearm Storage

This Practice Community program on Gun Access, Firearm Suicide Risk, and Secure Firearm storage aims to consider how psychology can be proactive in advancing population health, reducing risk, shifting away from polarizing debate, and preventing suicide deaths. Three panelist experts will provide research, information and insights on best practices pertaining to firearm access, voluntary transfer and secure storage, risk management issues, and best practices in addressing complex clinical and organizational encounters and issues.

• Explain that reducing access to lethal means is an evidence-based strategy for suicide prevention.
• Identify counseling strategies to help clients at risk for suicide and their families reduce access to lethal means such as firearms.

• Michael Anestis, PhD
• Catherine Barber, MPA
• Aaron Eagan, RN, MPH