mental illness
John Fetterman hospital photos raise questions
John Fetterman admitted himself into hospital last month to get help with clinical depression, sparking concerns surrounding his role as Senator.
"I have a binge eating disorder. I couldn't admit it because of who I am"
I almost felt I deserve to be made fun of.
"My son thought he was being spied on. The truth was a shock"
He became convinced that our home was tapped, and that the whirring helicopters above were trained on us.
Starved to death in an American jail, the man who couldn't pay $100 bail
Price, a developmentally disabled and severely mentally ill man, died of malnutrition and dehydration inside an Arkansas jail.
Justina Pelletier: What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy?
The Peacock documentary "The Battle for Justina Pelletier" is about the rare condition, which expert Dr Marc Feldman told Newsweek "can be similar to torture."
How to get through Thanksgiving with an eating disorder
Almost 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder, which can be particularly problematic during the holiday season.
The Story We're Telling About Youth Mental Health is Hurting Our Kids
There are four problems with the youth mental health crisis narrative.
Benjamin Cole's final words before Oklahoma execution
The 57-year-old death row inmate died by lethal injection on Thursday despite calls from his attorneys to stay the execution considering his mental health.
Son backed for refusing to help parents with "very destructive" brother
"It sounds as though they may have avoided making difficult choices—i.e. difficult for them—but they made very, very bad choices for you," one commenter opined.
Man Who Believed Kylie Jenner 'Told Him' to Commit Triple Murders Sentenced
Marvin Magallanes believed the reality star "told him" that someone else was trying to "steal his life," according to his defense lawyer.
'So Selfish': Internet Defends Man Who Kicked Triggering Mother Out of Home
Commenters were stunned when the man revealed how his mother repeatedly triggered his wife's OCD.
Catholic Exorcists Say They Are Overloaded With 'Possessed' People: Study
Exorcists appealed for more aid from psychologists to help them sift between the "possessed" and the mentally ill.
Clarence Dixon Executed in Arizona Despite Backlash Over His Mental Illness
The Arizona Supreme Court struck down an attempt to repeal Clarence Dixon's death sentence.
Florida Cop Shot Man With Mental Health Issues on Third Day In Job
A police officer is under investigation—but has been praised by his superiors—after he shot a mentally ill suspect who was armed with a semi-automatic weapon.
Pokemon Go Could Help With Depression
Location-based games encourage "face-to-face socialization, outdoor physical activity, and exposure to nature," according to a new study.
Bruce Willis' Stunt Double Details 'Changes' in Star Pre-Aphasia Diagnosis
"Sometimes when you were talking to him, he just seemed sidetracked," said Stuart F. Wilson, who worked with Bruce Willis for 17 years.
'You're Not Mentally Ill, Are You?': Man Admits to Googling Date's Medicine
"He's worried about 'crazy' people, but he's the one who Googled your medicine," a TikToker commented.
Judge Agrees With Anton Black's Family That Cops Used Excessive Force
The judge said that a reasonable jury "could reach more than one conclusion" regarding if officers used a reasonable degree of force when dealing with Black.
Synagogue Hostage-Taker Investigated in 2020, Believed to Pose No Threat
As recently as 2020, U.K. intelligence investigated the man who took four people hostage in a synagogue, but he was still able to travel freely to the U.S.
Man Accused of Killing Roommate Because 'Voices' Told Him to Has Bond Set
A friend had told Marysville authorities that Anthony Boggess was diagnosed with schizophrenia and believed he was possessed by demons.
Flyer Charged in Jump to Tarmac; Family Says He Thought Life Was in Danger
"He was paranoid saying someone's going to get me," suspect Daniel Ramirez's sister-in-law said. "Someone's going to kill me."
Clemency Denied for Death Row Inmate Who Attorneys Say Argue Mentally Ill
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board rejected a clemency request for Donald Grant in a 4-1 vote despite his lawyers arguing he suffered from brain damage.
Man Convicted of Kids' Murders May Have Sentenced Repealed Over Photographs
Jone's lawyers say the photos of the dead children prove his innocence by insanity and are calling for his sentence to be repealed.
Naked Man Found Trapped in Theater's Bathroom Crawlspace
Mike Intaglietta, executive director of the Landmark Theatre, said that employees had noticed the man wandering around the building earlier in the week.
We Need to Depolice Mental Illness Health Care—Now
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I have come to believe that depolicing healthcare is essential for protecting all of us.
Matt Gaetz's Fiancée's Sister Roxanne Luckey Called Him 'Weird and Creepy'
Ginger Luckey, who is engaged to the congressman, said that her "estranged sister is mentally unwell."
Capitol Rioter Who Made 143 Calls to 911 to Receive Competency Exam
U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Kent reportedly expressed concerns on Tuesday that Capitol riot suspect Jonathan "Yankee Patriot" Munafo may be suffering from "serious mental illness."
County Settles With Family of Black Man Killed In Police Custody for $10M
"We definitely need reform in our detention facility," Council Chairman Teddie Pryor said. "I have been researching that and I'm going to bring some other matters before this council regarding that.
Woman Who Drove Car Off Cliff, Hitting Mom and Baby, Escapes Prison Time
A woman who struck a mother and baby when she steered her Volkswagen Golf over a cliff has received a relatively light sentence for the crime.
Dustin Higgs, Cory Johnson Join Lisa Montgomery in Stays of Execution
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a stay of execution for the final two death row inmates who were scheduled to die under the Trump administration.