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Efficacy of Technology-Augmented Behavioral Counseling for Risky Firearm Behaviors

JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.3893

September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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In this randomized clinical trial among A/EAs reporting firearm carriage, technology-augmented behavioral counseling showed promise reducing RFBs, as well as violence, criminal justice, substance use, and mental health outcomes.

Corresponding Author: Patrick M. Carter, MD, Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ruthven Office Building, Ste 1000, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079 (cartpatr@med.umich.edu).

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