Mike Anestis, PhD

@mikeanestis.bsky.social

Executive Director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center Professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health Author of Guns and Suicide: An American Epidemic Diehard Pittsburgh sports fan

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🚨 Take a moment to read our FY26 GVRC Progress Report 📝. It highlights our published research 📊, projects, partnerships, training, events, and initiatives that have shaped our work and advanced firearm violence prevention over the past year.
To learn more: ➡️ bit.ly/3VQSkpk
#GunViolenceResearch

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NJ came together today for the annual Suicide Prevention Conference to advance suicide prevention & mental health. Thank you to @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and keynote speakers Dr. John Torous, Dr. Sarika Agarwal & @mikeanestis.bsky.social for sharing expertise & helping reduce stigma and build hope.

Governor Sherill providing remarks. She is wearing a blue and white checkered blouse. Dr. Torous providing remarks. Dr. Agarwal providing remarks. Dr. Anestis providing remarks.
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Last year’s Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellowship Training brought together emerging researchers to learn, connect & collaborate.
As we prepare for this year’s training, revisit where those connections began—and how they continue today.
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Firearm Suicide Prevention Day, Tuesday, September 8, is a time to draw attention to the role of firearms in America’s growing suicide crisis.

Firearm suicides reached an all-time high in 2025. Securely storing guns is key to saving lives.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xDfcXl

bradyunited.orgBrady Recognizes Annual Firearm Suicide Prevention Day on September…On average, 74 people die by firearm suicide every day, more than are killed in firearm homicides and unintentional shootings combined.