UNH Professor Dedicates Original Composition to Families of Newtown, Conn.

University of New Hampshire professor David Ripley has dedicated his original composition, "The Sleeping of a Child," to the families of Newtown, Conn.

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Should Doctors Be Involved in the Concealed-Weapons Permit Process?

UNC's Dr. Adam Goldstein and colleagues discuss in the New England Journal of Medicine medical, ethical, and legal concerns about physician involvement in concealed weapons permits. They argue that standards, protocols and new policies are needed for physicians to adequately assess a patient’s physical or mental competency in concealed-weapons permitting.

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Helping Families Cope with Violence in the Wake of the Boston Marathon Bombing

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UNH Terrorism Experts Available

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How to Talk to Children About Violence, MD Expert Available

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The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by the Tragedy in Boston

A disaster or tragedy is unexpected and often brings out strong emotions. The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 can provide immediate counseling to anyone who needs help in dealing with the tragedy in Boston. The Helpline is a 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling after experiencing a natural or man-made disaster or tragedy.

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Political Violence at Sporting Events is Nothing New

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Explosions at Boston Marathon Cause Dozens of Casualties http://bo.st/YY2HD4

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Study Links Suicide Risk with Rates of Gun Ownership, Political Conservatism

Residents of states with the highest rates of gun ownership and political conservatism are at greater risk of suicide than those in states with less gun ownership and less politically conservative leanings, according to a UC Riverside study.

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Experts Needed: 1) White House BRAIN Research Initiative 2) North Korea Nuclear Threat 3) Immigration and Gun Control Legislation

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