'They very much prevent youth suicide, so it's it's one of the most important policies that can reduce this, tragic spike in youth gun suicide.' 'Research shows they save lives,' Burd-Sharps said. So far, 19 states have passed such laws that allow local authorities and family members to petition in civil court for the restriction of a person's firearm access, according to Everytown. The report's authors point to 'red flag' laws as a plausible solution that allow for temporary restrictions on firearm ownership when a person is determined to pose an extreme risk to themselves or others. But another study found school mental health professionals may not have training to effectively help LGBTQ students. A CDC survey found gay, lesbian and bisexual high school students are three times as likely to consider suicide compared to their heterosexual peers, and five times as likely to attempt suicide.
