Nii welcomes to the show Dr. Ragy Girgis, co-creator of the Columbia Mass Murder Database (CMMD), the world’s largest and most comprehensive database on mass shootings. A psychiatrist and Columbia University faculty member, Dr. Girgis discusses his research findings, most notably that psychosis is not related to mass shootings and should not be blamed for them. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Girgis’s research goals & findings about the databaseThe correlation between data and governmental policy Difference between mass murder and mass shootingThe role that mental illness, substance abuse and impulse control playMedia culpability in perpetuating a correlation between mass shootings and serious mental illnessGuest Contact Information:WebpageEmail: rg2290@cumc.columbia.eduBook by Dr. Ragy Girgis:On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness in the BibleFILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860 Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com This episode is edited by: Your Podcast PalThis episode is sponsored by:Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve! Check them out HERE!Set For Life Insurance. What the Darkos use for great disability insurance at a low cost!! Check them out at www.setforlifeinsurance.com