Mass Shootings are, for the most part, an American phenomenon. Why? Since 2014, mass shootings in the United States have increased 157%. Many groups are advocating for change, which we can all agree is necessary. Identifying the root cause is where we have a lot of debate and are often left asking more questions.  On today’s podcast we discuss the role of mental health in mass shootings.  Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Twitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPRadically Genuine Podcast email - RadGenPodcast@gmail.comIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.Additional Resources3:05 -  Gun Violence Archive12:40 - Katelyn Jetelina: Mass shootings and mental illness13:30 - Dr. Marc Zimmerman16:50 - The Violence Project20:00 - Antidepressant-induced akathisia-related homicides23:00 - Steve Kerr Plea for Gun Control30:30 - Contagion in Mass Killings and School Shootings30:35 - Large Scale Massacres and Mass Media Coverage49:00 - Worldwide Distribution of Cytochrome P450 Alleles