Association of Neighborhood Gun Violence With Mental Health–Related Pediatric ED Utilization

Association of Neighborhood Gun Violence With Mental Health–Related Pediatric Emergency Department Utilization, in JAMA Pediatrics

Key takeaway: "Exposure to gun violence is associated with an increase in children’s acute mental health symptoms, suggesting that trauma-informed care must be prioritized in communities with a high prevalence of violence exposure, and public policies that reduce neighborhood gun violence are urgently needed."