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The Mind-Body Toll of Gun Violence

New findings reveal how trauma from shootings can resurface as chronic pain—even without new injury.

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  • Alma Beauvais

  • May 4, 2026

  • 5 min

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    Mia Tretta survived a school shooting in 2019, experiencing chronic pain and 'phantom bullet syndrome' after being shot.

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    A Rutgers University study links exposure to gun violence with higher rates of chronic pain among American adults.

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    The study found that 23.9% of participants reported daily pain, highlighting the broader health impacts of gun violence.

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    Experts emphasize that gun violence affects not only survivors but also families and entire communities, leading to widespread trauma.

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    Chronic pain from gun violence is a significant health issue, costing society billions and requiring long-term management.

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The Mind-Body Toll of Gun Violence

  • by Alma Beauvais

  • May 4, 2026

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