Commentary: Mental health care can prevent, and ease, trauma
What makes someone commit an act of violence?I have been a licensed professional counselor and school counselor for nearly two decades. I’ve worked with thousands of people — in my private practice and in the school setting — who have lived with a mental health issue.Was this because they received counseling as an intervention? Perhaps.
Violent people lack healthy coping strategies. I always tell people I work with that it is not the emotion that is the problem, as they are human and allowed to feel what they feel. The problem is the reaction. One person chooses to cry and scream into a pillow, while another slams their fist into a wall. Resiliency is key, the ability to “bounce back” from any challenge in life. Some people seem to be naturals, while others need to be taught how to effectively face life situations.
I hear people talking about their stance on the gun control-versus-mental health debate. I understand everyone has their own perspective, one based on values and experiences. To be fair, both sides are absolutely right.Mental health is huge. My practice has thrived, especially during the pandemic as anxiety has soared to new heights. People are hurting, for different reasons, and sometimes receiving therapeutic treatment is necessary for them to work through their struggles.
The issue for me is when a person who is not in the right state of mind has access to a weapon, gun or otherwise. Whenever I assess someone who is suicidal, I always ask, “Do you have access to a weapon?” as I know that the likelihood of using it to hurt themselves increases. If I were assessing someone for homicidal intent, I’d ask the same thing.
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