Why does the public, including legislators, erroneously link mental illness with mass shootings and violence in general?
Blaming mental instability for every shooting is an easy trap to fall into. I’ve had plenty of conversations that start with, “Hey how can they not be mentally deranged when they are doing that?” Next time you hear that, remember these details.
Mental Illness and Mass Shootings
Almost all mass shooters may have mental health problems, but social stigmas reduce the likelihood they will seek treatment.
