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mental health challenges
Coverage of mental health challenges in the Nexus archive.
- Most mass shooters show warning signs before attacks, study finds
A study by the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium found that most mass shooters exhibit warning signs, including communicating violent intentions to others, experiencing multiple stressors, and planning attacks over extended periods. Nearly 86% of perpetrators disclosed violent thoughts to at least one person, while stressors averaged five distinct issues and planning took nearly 10 months.
- More Americans survive cancer. But the psychological impacts can persist for years
More Americans are surviving cancer due to advancements in treatment and screening, but many experience long-term mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.