NAMI Dane County Blog

This blog provides general information and discussions about mental health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you or any other person has a mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Faulty Assumptions Linking Mental Illness to Violence is the Wrong Approach

We all want solutions, but they should be based on facts and science, not speculation based on stereotypes and historical prejudice.

Mental IllnessGuest UserNovember 8, 2017Gun violence, Mental Illness