Divorce and Family Breakdown as a Public Health Crisis

Much has been discussed about the causes of mass shootings in the United States and what can be done to curb such violence. Differing opinions focus on gun control efforts and improvements in mental health provisions. This article, however, focuses in on one specific and fairly common thread in the rash of mass shootings: divorce and family breakdown. The author argues that the negative effects of family strife – especially in youth and young adults – have risen to the realm of a public health crisis and must be addressed without delay.