In an effort to reduce mass shootings, programs to assist the mentally ill have been established in Maryland, along with other states as well. Particularly, one of the main initiatives recently taken by the state of Maryland has been to identify psychosis in individuals, including young adolescents,  and treat them using support programs. Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-md-maryland-psychosis-center-20131020-story.html

Academic source: Psychosis involves the loss of the sense of self which can interfere with the individual's ability to obtain basic human needs (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17522439.2011.647051?casa_token=N9JgclykGHYAAAAA%3Ar7DQPnaLDx8lILXOUZ3Dwyt_eXmAgATtnVZQYnJzVuQK4M3KF22Xu2DnTjp2-qWXQOnTUc7Dz6CaUA)

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