Has society’s lack of knowledge or understanding of mental health issues contributed to the rise of mass murders? On The Point, the tragic shooting in a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school last week has sparked national debate about gun control, increased security measures, and how American culture might have influenced these events. Psychologist Michael Abruzzese and Psychiatrist Marc Whaley join Mindy Todd to talk about mass murder, how to speak to children about these events, and whether society’s attitudes toward mental health issues has fueled the problem.
How We Speak of Newtown
