People often use language like “he just snapped,” but the truth is that individuals rarely, if ever, simply break without warning. The early signs of personal crisis, shifts in demeanor, withdrawal from family and social networks, and unusual changes in social media behavior can all serve as early indicators of mounting distress. The recent reporting around the alleged shooter in the UHC case (linked below) aligns with this pattern—uncertainty in the details aside, the behaviors described point to a person grappling with escalating personal issues, possibly related to challenging medical conditions and perceived grievances with the healthcare system. From a Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) perspective, these sudden and significant changes should never be dismissed. They are precisely the sort of signals that professionals in the field emphasize as critical to notice and address. By paying attention to these warning signs—especially when coupled with personal crises and perceived injustices—we may create opportunities for early intervention, support, and hopefully prevention of future violence.

People often use language like “he just snapped,” but the truth is that individuals rarely, if ever, simply break without warning. The early signs of personal crisis, shifts in demeanor, withdrawal from family and social networks, and unusual changes in social media behavior can all serve as early indicators of mounting distress. The recent reporting around the alleged shooter in the UHC case (linked below) aligns with this pattern—uncertainty in the details aside, the behaviors described point to a person grappling with escalating personal issues, possibly related to challenging medical conditions and perceived grievances with the healthcare system.

From a Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) perspective, these sudden and significant changes should never be dismissed. They are precisely the sort of signals that professionals in the field emphasize as critical to notice and address. By paying attention to these warning signs—especially when coupled with personal crises and perceived injustices—we may create opportunities for early intervention, support, and hopefully prevention of future violence.

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-Jameson Ritter, CTM, CPP, PSP, PCI