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November 14, 2025Journal of Mental HealthOpen Access

Mental and behavioral health characteristics among individuals injuriously shot by police in the United States

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JWJulie A. WardRFRebecca L. FixJCJavier A. Cepeda

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Overview

Analysis reveals mental health challenges in individuals shot by police, suggesting triage systems can improve outcomes.

Key Points

  • Mental health challenges are prevalent among individuals shot by police, indicating a need for intervention.
  • Key evidence shows that improved triage systems may optimize clinician involvement and reduce associated harms.
  • Observational analysis of police interactions highlights the role of better training and protocols in managing critical incidents.
  • This highlights the importance of reforming police procedures to address mental health issues effectively.

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Ward et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69251999c0ce034ddc353a5fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2025.2585191
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