Survivor perspectives on research priorities for assessing mental health outcomes after school shootings: a qualitative study

There is a need for researchers to explore a wider range of outcomes, communities, and timeframes when studying the mental health impacts of school shootings. Such investigations are essential for understanding the complex and unique aspects of recovery and resilience among survivors. Centering survivor perspectives enhances our understanding of ongoing challenges facing survivors of school shootings, which should be prioritized in designing and evaluating interventions and policies.