Recast - Mental Illness & Violence (feat. Gabe Howard)

I know, 'recast' may or may not be a real word. In the wake of the Parkland shooting, I've once again seen countless comments online & from public officials placing most of the blame on mental illness. In response, I thought it was important to rebroadcast our discussion with Gabe Howard from late 2017 where we discussed the link between violence and mental illness, if there is one, and how we can react well when people make comments like the ones above. 

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Gabe Howard is host of the Psych Central Show, as well as being an award-winning writer, mental health activist, and sought-after speaker and educator.  Connect with Gabe on Twitter, Facebook, on his website, and listen to the PsychCentral podcast.

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Intro/Outro music for this episode is Fall Down by Rivers & Robots.

The article Robert references throughout this episode is:
Martinelli, L. R., Binney, J. S., & Kaye, R. (2014). Separating Myth from Fact: Unlinking Mental Illness and Violence and Implications for Gun Control Legislation and Public Policy. New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement, 40(359), 359-377.

Further references:
Facts Sheets: Facts About Mental Illness and Violence, MENTAL HEALTH REPORTING U. OE WASH. SCH. OE SOC, WORK, http://www.depts.washington.edu/mhreport/facts_violence.php.