The Effects of Gun Violence on Children’s Mental Health with Dr. Chelsea Grefe McCann and Dr. Cristin McDermott
January 11, 2023
In the latest episode of “That’s Pediatrics” – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s podcast about all things pediatric health and wellness – our hosts talk with Chelsea Grefe McCann, PsyD, licensed psychologist and certified clinician in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cristin McDermott, MD, psychiatrist in Pediatric Behavioral Health Consultation and Liaison Services, both at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, about the epidemic of gun violence in the United States and its effects on children.
Specifically, our experts touch on the psychological effects of gun violence – and trauma in general – on kids, what the community and parents can do to support children being impacted by violence, safe gun storage, how parents and providers can start conversations with children about violence and its effects, and more.
Listen to “The Effects of Gun Violence on Children’s Mental Health with Dr. Chelsea Grefe McCann and Dr. Cristin McDermott” on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube and be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode.
