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Fewer than one in five adults older than 65 report discussing their cannabis use with clinicians, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Frequent exposure to real-world firearm violence through media is associated with worse mental health outcomes, according to Rutgers researchers.
Rural youth experience higher rates of firearm exposure, handgun carrying and associated mental health risks, according to Rutgers researchers.
Creating effective violence intervention programs in semi-rural communities requires flexible funding structures and sustainable partnerships, according to Rutgers researchers.
Individuals who died by firearm suicide following the 2020 firearm purchasing surge were more likely to be from racial minority groups, had higher rates of suicidal ideation and were less likely to have engaged in mental health treatment prior to their death, according to Rutgers University researchers.