Conflating Mental Illness With Violence Can Lead To Stigma
“They said we have a mental, we, we have a problem with mental health illness in this community," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. “We know what does prevent crime, which is going after felons and ...
Recognizing mental illness in kids is key
TYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS: Children can suffer from the following ... defying authority, skipping school, stealing or damaging property; and changes in school performance, such as poor grades ...
Is Someone Stealing Your Health Data?
and what we’re seeing is just the beginning of a wave of specialized apps that will gather information on people’s diseases and mental health,” says Luke Stark, a technology researcher at ...
Supporting Those With Serious Mental Illness
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, serious mental illness, or SMI, affects nearly 1 in 25 adults in the U.S., meaning that most Americans know someone with one of these conditions.
Is mental illness really driving gun violence in the US? Here's what the research says
In the aftermath of a mass casualty event like Tuesday's shooting in Uvalde, Texas, blame swirls, often landing on one frequent victim: mental illness. However, years of research show that mental ...
Guns, Violence, Mental Illness and Solutions
Today, games such as "Grand Theft Auto" and first-person shooters ... A 1982 report by the National Institute of Mental Health concludes the obvious: Violent media has serious effects on our ...
Thief who stole from Derbyshire post office freed so he can get mental health treatment
A thief has been released from custody so he can receive treatment for mental health illnesses after stealing from a Derbyshire post office. Kamil Garczynski stole an unknown amount of groceries from ...
Keeping mental health a priority
Mental illness is a national public health issue that affects Nebraska as well. During my time as Governor, we’ve made mental health a priority and have rolled out several programs to identify ...
Changes to red flag law could restrict more people with mental illness
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate ALBANY — State Democratic lawmakers swiftly labeled the slaying of 10 Black people in a Buffalo supermarket by a white 18-year-old ...
‘She needs help,’ says mother of woman accused of stealing cruiser
SHE TRIES, BECAUSE OF MENTAL ILLNESS, HER MDIN IS SOUM JBLED ... LIVE IN BO A woman is accused of stealing a Malden Police Department cruiser and taking it on a ride over the Leonard P.
Mental Health Support Groups: Pros & Cons
Mental illness can be isolating, making it challenging to connect with others. Joining a support group with others who face similar challenges can provide that important sense of support ...
