International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)

🌟 Update: New Silent Auction Items Added! 🌟

We’re excited to announce two more prizes for our Silent Auction, which will take place on Thursday, September 26th, during the 40th Anniversary ISTSS Annual Meeting in Boston. Both are Baltimore-themed and perfect to get ready in style for the 2025 ISTSS Annual Meeting in Baltimore:

1. The Baltimore Basket - donated by Dr. Judy Bass (Johns Hopkins University) - includes books by local authors Laura Lippman and D. Watkins, from local bookstore The Ivvy Bookshop; a box of Baltimore Spices from local grocer Eddie’s of Roland Park; a crab wine stopper; a Maryland crab ornament Old Bay slippers; a Baltimore Hon’s bottle opener; and local treats from Mouth Party Caramels and Berger Cookies.

2. The Visit Baltimore Experience - donated by Visit Baltimore and the Parthenon Management Group () - includes a two-night stay at the ISTSS conference hotel (Baltimore Marriott Waterfront); two museum tickets for the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM); and two tickets for the Baltimore National Aquarium.

These additions make the Silent Auction even more exciting, so make sure you’re ready to bid and support the ISTSS mission!

Want to check out some of the prices? Please find more info at:
The Ivy Bookshop: https://www.theivybookshop.com/
Eddie's of Roland Park: https://www.eddiesofrolandpark.com/
Mouth Party Caramels: https://mouthpartycaramel.com/
Berger Cookies: https://www.bergercookies.com/
Visit Baltimore: https://baltimore.org/
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bwiwf-baltimore-marriott-waterfront/overview/
American Visionary Art Museum: https://www.avam.org/
Baltimore National Aquarium: https://aqua.org/

Just out in the Journal of Traumatic Stress: an investigation of the association between PTSD severity and distress tolerance in traumatic stress treatment.

Distress tolerance, or the perceived ability to tolerate negative emotional states, is often associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) such that higher distress tolerance is generally associated with less severe PTSD symptom levels. As distress tolerance is often considered a risk and maintenance factor in distress disorders, examining the association between changes in distress tolerance and changes in PTSD symptoms may have clinical relevance.

The present study examined the associations between PTSD symptom severity and distress tolerance across three assessment points over 12 weeks among 212 patients receiving outpatient psychotherapy services.

The study found that distress tolerance did not predict later PTSD symptom severity. However, when examining the relationship between distress tolerance and four PTSD symptom clusters over time, it was clear that only the PTSD symptom clusters predicted changes in distress tolerance, not the other way around. The findings suggest that while distress tolerance is linked to changes in PTSD symptoms, it plays a significant role in symptom remission during treatment rather than influencing symptom severity directly.

Read the full paper now in the JTS at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23092

How do trauma survivors experience changes after therapy? ''It made me feel more alive''

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often severely impacts quality of life. While trauma-focused therapies (TFTs) like prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) are known to improve this, how do trauma survivors actually experience these changes?

A new qualitative analysis, published in brief report form in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, explored this question with a national sample of 60 veterans who completed TFT at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. Six key themes emerged, revealing positive shifts in their quality of life:

1. Full participation in social activities 🎉
2. Greater emotional intimacy in relationships ❤️
3. Improvements in parenting 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
4. Expanded engagement in hobbies and community 🎨
5. Increased occupational commitment and confidence 💼
6. More joy in life 🌟

These findings underscore the transformative impact of TFTs on the lives of trauma survivors, offering rich, qualitative insights that complement existing quantitative data.

Read the brief report now in the JTS at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23091

Are you joining our ISTSS 2024 Annual Meeting in Boston? This year, our Thursday night Welcome Reception will include a special event: a Silent Auction!

We're kicking off our 40th anniversary celebration with this exciting auction, so be sure to join us on September 26th, from 7:00-8:30 PM. Enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks, and surprises, all in support of the mission and strategic plan of ISTSS (see: https://istss.org/about/mission-and-strategic-plan/ ). Don’t miss this special celebration, we hope to see you there!

New research in the Journal of Traumatic Stress examines emotion dysregulation in refugees. 🧠

The refugee experience is typically characterized by exposure to numerous premigration traumatic events and postmigration stress in the resettlement environment. Refugees’ experiences can lead to elevated rates of psychopathology, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Emotion regulation is a key mechanism contributing to mental health outcomes among refugees.

This study found that emotion dysregulation is associated with PTSD and depression severity, particularly in older refugees. Higher emotion dysregulation also predicted lower social engagement and greater functional impairment. These findings highlight the importance of age-specific interventions for refugee mental health and social adaptation.

The full paper is now available under open access in the JTS at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23088

The 2024 ISTSS Nominations and Elections Committee, chaired by Board Member and Immediate Past ‎President Marit Sijbrandij, PhD, is delighted to share the following results of this year’s ISTSS Board of Directors election. Congratulations to all who were elected and our sincere thanks to all who agreed to be nominated. ‎
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President-Elect:
• Andrea Phelps, M. Psych (Clinical), PhD

Board Members:‎
• Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD**
• Rachel Hiller‎, PhD**
• Masaya Ito, PhD
• Evaldas Kazlauskas, PhD
• Sonya Norman, PhD**
• Briana Woods-Jaeger, PhD**
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**Current Board Member who was re-elected

📊 A new study in the Journal of Traumatic Stress evaluates the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV).

Recent national estimates suggest that 1 in 2 women will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. Given the high prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women experiencing IPV, it is necessary to consider whether PTSD assessments function adequately for this population.

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the past-month version of the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), one of the most widely used self-report measures of PTSD symptoms, in a sample of community women experiencing IPV.
The PCL-5 showed good internal consistency but poor 30-day stability for this population. A lower cutoff score of 21 maximized sensitivity and specificity, compared to typical cutoffs of 31-33. This suggests the PCL-5 may underestimate PTSD prevalence among women experiencing IPV. Findings indicate the need for careful consideration when using the PCL-5 with IPV survivors.

Read more in the Journal of Traumatic Stress at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23087

A new review in the Journal of Traumatic Stress examines disparities in the psychobiology of traumatic stress. 📚

The article explores how ethnicity, race, and sex/gender influence neural, physiological, and behavioral responses to trauma. Researchers discuss socioenvironmental impacts on ethnoracial variability in brain and behavior, and sex/gender associations in neurophysiology. The review emphasizes the importance of considering intersectional influences on trauma-related health outcomes. This work aims to improve assessment and treatment approaches in traumatic stress studies.

Find the full article in the Journal of Traumatic Stress at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23081

Join Us for the 2024 ISTSS Internship & Postdoctoral Program Networking Fair!

We are excited to announce that our annual Internship & Postdoctoral Program Networking Fair will be held on September 27th, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT during the 40th Annual ISTSS Meeting at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts.

This event is a highlight of our conference, providing a unique opportunity for candidates and program representatives to connect directly. Whether you're seeking top candidates or looking to broaden your professional network, this is the perfect platform for meaningful interactions that can spark future collaborations and career growth.

If you’re interested in representing your site, we encourage you to sign up. Your program will be included in our event materials, making it easy for candidates to connect with you.

🔗 Sign up today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D3BYTVT

Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to engage with the next generation of talent!

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⭐ Tipping the scales for global mental health: A summary of the Presidential Panel at the 39th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies ⭐

In the past decade, there has been an increasing focus within scientific research on how to assist people affected by the negative consequences of trauma and crises around the globe. As many countries struggle with a lack of resources to deliver mental health interventions, scalable strategies have been developed to help more people in need. These scalable strategies were the theme of the 39th annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).

The presidential panel, chaired by Marit Sijbrandij during her ISTSS presidency, brought together a group of experts in the field of scalable interventions: Kenneth Carswell, Syed Usman Hamdani, Judy Bass, and Eirini Karyotaki. The panel highlighted the current state of the evidence on scalable interventions for adults and children and outlined important next steps for research and implementation. These recommendations include further improving the availability of, and evidence for, scalable interventions through increased training and sustained funding; conducting more studies in underrepresented samples, such as children and adolescents; and promoting open access availability of research findings worldwide.

In this paper, an overview of the topics discussed in the panel as well as the key takeaways - including the effectiveness of interventions like EASE for adolescents and SH+ for refugees - are provided.

Read it now in the Journal of Traumatic Stress at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23085

🌟 Exciting announcement for the 40th Anniversary ISTSS Annual Meeting 🌟

This year, our welcome reception will be transformed to celebrate our 40th Anniversity! Join us on Thursday, September 26th from 7:00-8:30PM for an extra special event, with not only food, drinks, and other surprises, but also a Silent Auction! Proceeds from the Silent Auction will support the mission and strategic plan of ISTSS ( https://istss.org/about/mission-and-strategic-plan/ ). We are excited to announce the first three items for this auction:

1. Signed copy of “AFRAID” by Arash Javanbakht
AFRAID is a comprehensive review of fear and anxiety, covering topics ranging from evolution, brain and body, why we love to be scared, positive use of anxiety, fear and bravery, meaning, creativity, diseases of fear and trauma and their cutting-edge treatments, to politics of fear and media.

2. Signed copy of “PTSD: What Everyone Needs to Know” by Barbara O. Rothbaum & Sheila A.M. Rauch
PTSD: What Everyone Needs to Know® is a scientifically-supported yet accessible resource on a disorder that affects up to 7% of adults during their lifetime. Utilizing a reader-friendly format, the book demystifies and defines PTSD, explaining that, despite popular opinion and countless media portrayals, this is not simply a disorder for combat veterans. Instead, survivors of any life-threatening event can experience PTSD.

3. Signed copy of “Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences: A self-
guided program” by Barbara O. Rothbaum & Sheila A.M. Rauch
Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences is a self-guided mental health resource for people who have had potentially traumatic experiences and who wish to work through them independently, outside of a formal therapeutic setting. Based on
psychological treatments with strong scientific support, this book introduces readers to several useful tools that will help them to emotionally process difficult experiences, with the goal of moving on from the event and building future resilience.

Stay tuned for upcoming Silent Auction item announcements! So, will you joining us in Boston? Don’t miss the 40th Anniversary Celebration and Silent Auction. Hope to see you there!

Ever wondered what the latest insights regarding evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder delivered via telehealth are? Check out now the new State of the Science in the Journal of Traumatic Stress!

📚 This State of the Science review examines evidence-based PTSD treatments provided via videoconferencing. Strong support exists for remote delivery of prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT). Moreover, written exposure therapy (WET) and trauma-focused CBT show promise. The review also explores adjunctive treatments and ways to improve telehealth effectiveness.

Read more in the Journal of Traumatic Stress at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23074

Boost Your Research Impact by Sharing and Re-Using Data! 🌍📊

Are you looking to increase the impact of your research? The Trauma Data Institute (TDI) is offering free registration to ISTSS members for the Pre-Meeting Institute, "How to Find, Re-use, and Share Data for Broader Impact: Practical Tools and Tips for FAIR Data."

The first 13 ISTSS members to use the promo code TDI2024 will receive complimentary access to this valuable session. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Research funders worldwide are increasingly emphasizing the importance of making data FAIR—Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Re-usable. This half-day PMI will equip you with practical tools and strategies to apply FAIR data practices in your research, helping you broaden your work's impact and address new research questions.

Join us and learn from the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress (GCTS) FAIR Data Workgroup as they guide you through feasible steps to enhance your data sharing and re-use practices.

Secure your spot now!

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✨ Just published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress: ''Bidirectional associations between prolonged griefsymptoms and depressive, anxiety, and posttraumatic stresssymptoms: A systematic review.'' ✨

Prolonged grief symptoms frequently co-occur with symptoms of depression, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety; however, little is known about how prolonged grief symptoms temporally relate to symptoms of neighboring stress-related and affective disorders. Clarifying such associations can help elucidate which symptoms to prioritize during treatment for distressed bereaved adults.

This new systematic review examines the relationship between prolonged grief and other mental health symptoms. Analyzing 8 studies with 2,914 participants, the review finds that prolonged grief often predicts later depression and PTSD symptoms. While the relationship appears bidirectional, it's complex. Early severe grief may exacerbate other symptoms.

The full paper is now available under open access in the Journal of Traumatic Stress:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23061

A new State of the Science in the Journal of Traumatic Stress: Treatment of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders!

This state of the science review examines treatment for comorbid PTSD and substance use disorders (SUDs). PTSD and SUDs co-occur at high rates, with research showing that up to nearly 60% of individuals with PTSD also suffer from an alcohol and/or drug use disorder. PTSD/SUD is complex; associated with adverse health, social, and economic outcomes; and can be challenging to treat. Over the past decade, the landscape of treatment research addressing PTSD/SUD has significantly expanded.

Ongoing efforts aimed at developing and evaluating novel treatments for PTSD/SUD, encompassing both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy approaches, are steadily advancing. Rigorously conducted clinical trials demonstrate that individual, manualized, trauma-focused treatments are the most efficacious psychotherapies to use among individuals with PTSD/SUD. Importantly, abstinence is not required to start PTSD treatment. No medications have been established for this comorbidity yet.
However, promising research on integrated therapies and tech-based enhancements is ongoing.

Read the full State of the Science on PTSD and SUDs now in the Journal of Traumatic Stress at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23049

We're excited to announce a limited-time offer for ISTSS members: Free registration for the Pre-Meeting Institute (PMI) “How to Find, Re-use, and Share Data for Broader Impact: Practical Tools and Tips for FAIR Data” sponsored by the Trauma Data Institute (TDI).

Free Registration: The first 13 ISTSS members to use promo code "TDI2024" will receive complimentary registration for this session!

About the PMI: This half-day session, presented by the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress (GCTS) FAIR Data Workgroup, will provide practical tools and tips to make your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable). Learn feasible steps to enhance your research impact and answer new research questions.

Why It Matters: Funders worldwide increasingly expect shared research data. This session will help you integrate FAIR data practices within your research workflows, broadening the impact of your work.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills and contribute to the global data-sharing movement. Register now and secure your spot!

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✨ Opportunity to provide feedback on a systematic review on Trauma Informed Care. ✨

The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has posted the draft report for the systematic review on Trauma Informed Care (TIC). The purpose of the review is to examine how TIC and its components are defined and operationalized, and to examine the state of the evidence on effectiveness and potential harms of TIC approaches, frameworks, models, and components.

The draft report describes the findings from the evidence review. They are inviting the public, including professionals working in the psychotrauma field, to provide feedback on the draft. Your feedback will help improve the relevance of the review for healthcare decision making. All comments will be reviewed and considered.

To find out more, and contribute your feedback, please see:

Trauma Informed Care This systematic review examines how TIC and its components are defined and operationalized, and the state of the evidence on effectiveness and potential harms of TIC approaches, frameworks, models, and components. We primarily focus on studies with methods rigorous enough to measure effectiveness th...

We are thrilled to announce that Chris Brewin, PhD, emeritus professor of clinical psychology at University College London, has been honored with the ISTSS Lifetime Achievement Award! 🎉

This prestigious award is the highest honor given by ISTSS to an individual who has made significant lifetime contributions to the field of traumatic stress. Dr. Brewin's groundbreaking research into human memory, PTSD, and the dual representation theory has had a profound impact on our understanding and treatment of trauma.

Dr. Brewin played a pivotal role in the mental health response to terrorist attacks in the U.K., emphasizing evidence-based treatment and screening. His expertise has also shaped major revisions in PTSD diagnosis for both the DSM-5 and ICD-11.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Brewin's incredible achievements and contributions to the field. Learn more about his work and this prestigious award: https://istss.org/awards/professional-awards/lifetime-achievement-award/

The Journal of Traumatic Stress - ISTSS' flagship academic journal - just released the August 2024 edition.

In this latest issue you may find a State of the Science paper about prolonged exposure therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, 2 review papers, and 12(!) original research articles, discussing themes such as moral injury, racial discrimination, peer-led interventions and mindfulness.

To access the full issue, please see the JTS website at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15736598/current

Schedule Available Now!

We're thrilled to announce that the full schedule for the 40th Annual ISTSS Meeting is now live! 🎉

Explore all the sessions and keynotes we have planned, and easily add your must-attend events to your calendar. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with experts and peers in the field.

Check out the schedule and start planning your experience today!
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Exploring Incarceration and Traumatic Stress: An ISTSS Friday Fast Facts Series

Nearly all people who become incarcerated have experienced traumatic stress, with many individuals experiencing or witnessing violence while incarcerated. This trauma can have lasting effects, complicating the reentry process and impacting overall well-being. Learn how to recognize the signs of traumatic stress, understand its harmful effects, and discover what you can do about it.

Start with our introductory video featuring expert, Melissa Zielinski, PhD, who delves into the profound impact of incarceration-related trauma: https://lnkd.in/eiJmJRj4

Review our detailed infographic for a visual journey through the recognition, effects, and actionable steps against traumatic stress in the context of incarceration. This resource offers insights into the prevalence of trauma among incarcerated individuals, the overrepresentation of non-dominant racial and ethnic groups in prisons, and the challenges faced during post-release reintegration.

Access the full Friday Fast Facts at: https://lnkd.in/efETQ-kb

Great news! Early bird rates EXTENDED for the ISTSS Annual Meeting: "From Bench to Bedside & Beyond"! ➡️https://istss.societyconference.com/v2/ /registration

Register by Thurs, July 18th to save & join us for cutting-edge research, networking & more.

Exposure to traumatic stress is prevalent among incarcerated individuals, leading to higher rates of PTSD and associated health risks. Discover key insights and strategies for addressing trauma in carceral settings in this fact sheet by Melissa Zielinski, PhD, Haley Church, MA, Marley Fradley, BS, and Illana Berman, PhD.

New Study Casts Doubt on CBD's Anxiolytic Effects for Trauma Victims:

A recently published clinical trial in the Journal of Traumatic Stress found that CBD may not effectively reduce trauma-induced anxiety, distress, and physiological arousal. The double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the acute and repeated effects of a 300mg daily CBD dose in 42 trauma-exposed individuals. Participants underwent an idiographic trauma script challenge to elicit stress responses.

Contrary to claims of CBD's anxiolytic properties, the results showed no significant differences between CBD and placebo in reducing anxiety, distress, or heart rate reactions to the trauma script. This was true for both single-dose and 1-week treatment conditions. While more research is needed, these findings suggest CBD may not be the panacea some have touted for trauma-related symptoms. The authors note the small sample size as a limitation, but conclude CBD does not appear to robustly attenuate trauma-relevant emotional reactivity.

This adds to the growing body of mixed evidence on CBD's clinical efficacy. More large-scale, rigorous trials are necessary to clarify CBD's therapeutic potential, especially for mental health conditions like PTSD.

The study is now available in the Journal of Traumatic Stress at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jts.23072

This month, Friday Fast Facts highlights the intersections among traumatic stress exposure and incarceration. This is a critical issue because in the last two decades, the number of people who are incarcerated has risen by 27% globally, amounting to over 11 and a half million people—nearly all of whom have experienced significant trauma and many of whom have PTSD. Join Dr. Melissa Zielinski as she introduces this month’s topic and gives us a glimpse into what is ahead for this Friday Fast Facts Series.

ISTSS Friday Fast Facts Intro - Incarceration & Traumatic Stress

Are you planning to come to Boston for our 2024 ISTSS Annual Meeting? We’re thrilled to share our exclusive guide to eating, drinking, exercising, and exploring Boston! 🍽️🍸🏃‍♂️🗺️ A huge thank you to the Annual Meeting Committee for curating this fantastic list of recommendations to help you make the most of your time in this vibrant city.

Don't miss out on these local gems from Sept. 25th-28th! 📅✨
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New on the Trauma Blog: Adapting Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies to Expand the Reach of PTSD Care
- by Carmen McLean, Nadia Malek and Casey Straud

Mental health treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in general, and trauma-focused treatment (TFT) in particular, is traditionally delivered by trained expert mental health clinicians, such as clinical psychologists and licensed clinical social workers. TFT, on account of being more challenging to clients than non-trauma-focused treatment (to say nothing of the misconceptions about its safety and tolerability), has been especially restricted to the purview of expert clinicians. However, research over the past decade has begun to challenge some of our assumptions about how clients can effectively participate in TFT.

One assumption is that TFT must be delivered by a provider (i.e., face-to-face or telehealth). However, a recent study by McLean et al (2024) represents an attempt to simultaneously challenge assumptions about how TFT can be delivered and who can support trauma-focused internet-based interventions (IBIs).

1. What are the potential benefits (and possible pitfalls) that should be considered in the development of IBI’s for PTSD?
2. What unique patient and provider barriers might be important to consider for online adapted TFT for PTSD?
3. Based on study results, what novel adaptation should be tested in the future for the delivery of TFT for PTSD?

Read more about FTF for PTSD now on the Trauma Blog:

Adapting Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies to Expand the Reach of PTSD Care | International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Adapting Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies to Expand the Reach of PTSD Care by [email protected] | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments Adapting Trauma-Focused Psychotherapies to Expand the Reach of PTSD Care Carmen P. McLean, Nadia Malek, & Casey Straud May 28, 2024   Challenges to Assum...

Registration is now open for the 40th Annual Meeting! Register by July 15 to receive early bird discounted rates. https://istss.org/meetings-events/istss-40th-annual-meeting/registration/

ISTSS President-Elect and Board of Directors Election:
Each year, members of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) can vote for the President and Board of Directors. This year the nominees are:

Nominees for President-Elect:
Synne Øien Stensland and Andrea Phelps

Nominees for Board Members:
Michele Bedard-Gilligan, Iris Engelhard, Rachel Hiller, Masaya Ito, Evaldas Kazlauskas, Sonya Norman, Anke Witteveen, and Briana Woods-Jaeger

Are you an ISTSS member? Vote now via the online system (an invitation to do so has been sent to ISTSS members by email). Voting is possible until July 15.

Read more about membership benefits on:
https://istss.org/membership/member-benefits/join-istss/

Firearm-related injuries and violence are a serious public health problem, especially in the United States. In 2020, there were more than 45,000 firearm-related deaths in the United States. Fi****ms have also become the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States in recent years.

Did you know that ISTSS has previously partnered with Mackenzie Furnari, MPH and Kate (Hsing-Fang) Hsieh, PhD, MPH, of the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention to release a dedicated Friday Fast Facts series? All materials are still available on the ISTSS website: https://istss.org/90-2/friday-fast-facts/firearm-violence/

Want to learn even more about firearm violence? Consider joining us in Boston to hear Megan Ranney's keynote speech: ''Confronting Firearm Injury and its Ripple Effects: Insights and Opportunities from the Field of Public Health''. See for more info on the Annual Meeting: https://istss.org/meetings-events/istss-40th-annual-meeting/keynotes/