Focusing on mental health solutions to prevent shootings is 'misstep and a deflection,' experts say

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In the wake of yet another mass shooting, some Texas politicians have called for increased mental health services to help prevent the next tragedy.

, some Texas politicians have called for increased mental health services to help prevent the next tragedy.

were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, by an 18-year-old gunman. State authorities have said that within days of his 18th birthday earlier this month, the shooter had purchased two semiautomatic rifles at a local gun store. He also purchased 375 rounds of ammunition." had played a role in the massacre, the gunman had no known criminal history or mental health issues.

Those characteristics include depression, isolation from family and classmates, narcissism, paranoia and suspicion, Cohen said. Many may feel easily threatened or insulted by others or feel they are on a mission to prove a point.

 

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Didn't GovAbbott cut over $200 million from health services?

Calling all angels.

wow treating the issue underlying and not just the symptoms. other states should take notes. this is how you respond to social deviants. treat them before they become dangerous.

And after the Legislators take advantage of the new mental health care, will they finally have enough empathy and zeal for the common good to overcome their greed and pass sensible gun regulations?

After being in Last Place, even behind Washington DC, Texas can not go further down, so Texans have to go up, in name only, upon empty Governor Abbott promises.

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