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Donna's Law: Stop Gun Suicides (NEW Mental Health Law Explained!) - With Katrina Brees
Donna's Law: Stop Gun Suicides (NEW Mental Health Law Explained!) - With Katrina Brees
Donna's Law: Stop Gun Suicides (NEW Mental Health Law Explained!) - With Katrina Brees
Saturday 23rd March 2024
Learn about Donna's Law, a new mental health tool to prevent gun suicides, with guest Katrina Brees on The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Donna's Law: A Lifeline Against Gun Suicides with Katrina Brees
Episode Overview
- Donna's Law allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a 'do not sell' list for firearms.
- Katrina Brees shares her personal story of losing her mother to gun suicide.
- The law aims to provide a buffer during times of mental crisis.
- Mental health professionals can use Donna's Law as an additional resource for patients.
- The episode discusses the broader impact of preventative measures and public health policy.
I think a lot about my mom kind of being an organ donor for suicide prevention, that her story is what is giving life to this legislation now.
Have you ever wondered how legislation can play a role in mental health and suicide prevention? This episode of The Mental Health Toolbox Podcast, hosted by licensed psychotherapist Patrick Martin, features a powerful conversation with Katrina Brees about Donna's Law—a new tool aimed at reducing gun suicides. Katrina shares her deeply personal story of losing her mother to gun suicide and how it propelled her into advocacy for this groundbreaking law.
Donna's Law allows individuals to voluntarily put themselves on a 'do not sell' list for firearms, providing a buffer during times of mental crisis. This episode covers the law's mechanics, its potential impact, and how mental health professionals can use it as an additional resource for their patients. Katrina's candid discussion brings a raw and heartfelt perspective to the urgent issue of gun violence and mental health.
You'll gain valuable insights into the importance of preventative measures and the role that legislation can play in saving lives. Don't miss this compelling episode—it's a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, suicide prevention, or public health policy.