Taylor R. Rodriguez

Research Assistant, New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center & Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Rutgers University

Taylor Rodriguez, MS, is a fifth year PhD candidate in the clinical psychology program at Rutgers University and a research assistant at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center. Her research interests are primarily focused on factors that impact mental healthcare utilization and engagement, with specific work focused on those at high risk for firearm suicide. Rodriquez’s work has also focused on mental healthcare providers’ firearm injury prevention practices including screening for firearm access.

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Saving Lives Through Screening: Physicians’ Crucial Role in Firearm Suicide Prevention

September 24, 2024

Only 26% of those who die by firearm suicide interact with mental health services. Physicians can help by screening for firearm access and promoting safety. Continue Reading...