Guns and other weapons in intimate partner violence

Little has been known about the mental health impact on survivors of intimate partner violence when guns and other weapons are involved.

A new study shows fear related harms like post traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder are the most frequent symptoms experienced by survivors.

Guest/s

Susan Rees, Professor in Psychiatry and Mental Health, UNSW

References

Gun and Other Weapon–Involved Intimate Partner Violence and Psychiatric Symptoms

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