Experts are advising reporters to change their approach to covering mass shootings, suggesting that profiling the perpetrators may not be the most effective or responsible way to report on these events. Some outlets are exploring alternative approaches to coverage, including avoiding the spread of misinformation and focusing on resources for young people. The role of mental health in mass shootings is also being debated, with some arguing that it is not the primary factor and that the focus on it may be misguided.