mental illness

Is The Resilience Of Millennials Underrated?

1:47pm October 12, 2015

by Maanvi Singh

It's not uncommon to hear claims that young people these days have higher rates of mental health issues than in the past. But the data don't back that up. So how come millennials get a bad rap?

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Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson speaks during a town hall meeting in Ankeny, Iowa.

After Oregon Shooting, GOP Candidates Urge Caution In Response

3:39pm October 09, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Most Republicans are calling for a renewed focus on mental health services, but some of the presidential candidates have been criticized for their word choice in responding.

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The 'Shock Of Confinement': The Grim Reality Of Suicide In Jail

2:01pm July 29, 2015

by Martin Kaste

About 1,000 people die in American jails every year and about a third of those are suicides. Jails often house people who've never been in legal trouble before, and it can have a traumatic effect.

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Lavall Hall's mother, Catherine Daniels, is comforted by her cousin Alfonzo Hill as she speaks with the media in February. Hall, who was schizophrenic, was fatally shot by police officers earlier this year.

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Of All U.S. Police Shootings, One-Quarter Reportedly Involve The Mentally Ill

3:48pm July 04, 2015

In compiling a database of fatal police shootings, The Washington Post took an extra step — finding details about the mental health of the deceased. Reporter Kimberly Kindy relates what she learned.

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Antipsychotics Too Often Prescribed For Aggression In Children

2:11pm July 01, 2015

by Nancy Shute

Drugs intended to treat psychosis are also used to treat behavioral problems in children with ADHD. Less risky behavioral treatments and medications should be the first choice, researchers say.

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Federal Court Halts Execution Of Mentally Ill Texas Prisoner

1:42pm December 03, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Scott Panetti was diagnosed with the beginnings of schizophrenia. During his trial, he defended himself dressed as a cowboy and insisted he was a character from a John Wayne movie.

As Run-Ins Rise, Police Train To Deal With Those Who Have Mental Illnesses

10:08am September 25, 2014

by Durrie Bouscaren

As the availability of mental health services has declined, many police departments have trained Crisis Intervention Teams to respond to people with mental illness.

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