Silent Echoes: Understanding and Predicting the Widespread Mental Health Impact of Mass Shootings

Poster Session X

Keyword: Psychopathology

Abstract: Analysis of national survey data reveals that public mass shootings account for only 0.5% of U.S. homicides. However, they trigger 1.29 million additional cases of depression and 2.27 million of anxiety nationwide, with severity influenced by victim demographics. Findings underscore the need for national mental health support and policy interventions.

• Aadi Mishra (Presenting Author)
• Max Coleman (Author)