Abstract:Perlis and colleagues 1 describe the convergence of firearm ownership and symptoms consistent with a clinically significant depressive condition among respondents to a carefully crafted and demographically weighted internet survey. As part of an effort to examine the consequences of COVID-19, the authors used the 9-Item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression screening scale as well as a dichotomous yes or no question regarding gun ownership. Additionally, they inquired about recency of purchase, futur… Show more
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