Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America
An honest and comprehensive discussion about guns and mental health. Two highly stigmatized cultures that have long stood across from each other, refusing to collaborate whenever tragedy strikes. That trend ends now. For firearms owners, clinicians, and the curious public.
Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America
Ep 117: Shattering Stigmas - Michael Sodini Recaps Co-Presenting with Mental Health America
Michael Sodini and Kevin Berry recap Michael's experience co-presenting with Mental Health America at the Stop the Stigma Together conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The topic for their presentation was addressing the shared stigma faced by the mental health and firearms communities. The session was met with enthusiasm and requests for Walk the Talk America resources, emphasizing the importance of bridging conversations between gun ownership and suicide prevention.
They highlight Michael's memorable moments, including his candid discussions with various groups, such as Moms Demand Action and LGBTQ gun owners. They conclude with a discussion on the necessity of including gun owners' perspectives in national conversations about gun control and mental health.