Dr. Jill Peterson sat down with Jana Shortal to discuss how to process mass shootings. "I think as we get hit with more of these events, they're happening over and over and over again, it's human. You have to let the shock wear off. It's not going to hit you in the same way. We learn sort of psychologically how to process this and so it just … [Read more...]
Trying to make sense of mass shootings
Local Expert provides insight into mass shootings
The Violence Project's Jillian Peterson spoke with reporters at Fox 9 News about the recent mass shooting in Orlando. She discussed the difficulty in predicting lone-wolf mass shootings, the role of social media, and healing after mass violence. Read the full article here. … [Read more...]
Mental illness and violence: Not so easy to connect the dots
"The focus of the news coverage surrounding the Germanwings Flight 9525 tragedy has gravitated toward co-pilot Andreas Lubitz’s mental health. Reports of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, psychosomatic complaints and psychiatric medications have emerged. Reaching for psychiatric diagnosis as an explanation for mass violence is familiar … [Read more...]