mental illness
As Japan Remembers a National Tragedy, a Spotlight Falls on Mental Health
The KyoAni arson attack was just the latest and deadliest in a string of similar mass killings in recent years.
A Woman Called Police to Help Her Suicidal Husband. A SWAT Officer Fatally Shot Him.
She'd called the night before, too, and the police sent a crisis intervention team.
Police Are the First to Respond to Mental Health Crises. They Shouldn’t Be
"This is the only medical illness that we use criminal justice to respond to."
Can't Believe Jake Paul Finally Cured Anxiety by Suggesting 'Chilling Out'
The YouTube star isn't "spreading awareness" for anything besides the pitfalls of taking celebrities' advice about your life.
Drugs Are Killing More Than Twice as Many People as We Thought
Imprecise medical classifications may be concealing how many people are dying.
'I’m Just a Religious Zealot': Man Accused of Mass Shooting at Planned Parenthood Wants to Represent Himself at Trial
Robert Dear has finally been indicted on 68 counts related to the deadly 2015 rampage at a Colorado clinic.
'Very Disturbing': A Chicago Cop Body-Slammed a Man Who Allegedly Spit on Him
After the man hit the ground, he lay motionless for the remainder of a now-viral 42-second bystander video.
No One Knows How Many People Are Deported Due to Mental Illness
Lack of access to services like Medicaid leaves undocumented people more vulnerable to encounters with law enforcement.
Hey, Insurers and Employers: Put Up or Shut Up About Mental Health Support
While there’s been a cultural push to put mental health on the same tier of importance as physical health, that support isn’t reflected in insurance coverage.
Dr. Phil Thinks Smoking Weed Makes You Violent and Lowers IQ
He likened it to "opening your computer up and pouring water inside," but luckily we're here to fact check.
Yes, Anxiety and Depression Are Linked to Memory Loss. Yes, People Talk About It
A call for people to “talk about the fact that anxiety and depression can give you major memory loss??” resonated across Twitter.
Ohio Jail Guards Plead Guilty After Video Shows Them Beating Mentally Ill Man Strapped to a Chair
The Cleveland-area jail has come under harsh scrutiny due to alleged civil rights violations and inmate deaths.