Mental health crisis
Coverage of Mental health crisis in the Nexus archive.
- Clarksville Police cruiser hit by passing vehicle while officer tended to woman walking on road
A Clarksville Police Department cruiser was struck by a passing vehicle while officers assisted a woman experiencing a mental health crisis on 101st Airborne Division Parkway. The incident caused a one-hour road closure and damaged three vehicles, though no injuries were reported.
- Councilmember Rick Cole’s “City Talk” Takes On a Humane Rethinking of Mental Health Care
Councilmember Rick Cole's 'City Talk' series addresses humane mental health care on July 7, featuring Kerry Morrison of Heart Forward LA. The webinar discusses effective care for mental health crises.
- “He Didn’t Need to Die.” How an Immigration Detention Center Repeatedly Failed to Address a Mental Health Crisis.
Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban immigrant with a history of mental illness, died by suicide at the East Camp Montana immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas, after repeated failures to address his mental health needs. Records show he complained multiple times about missed antipsychotic medication doses and was not transferred to a higher-level care facility despite staff acknowledging his crisis.
- Why overdose death numbers are higher among construction workers in Colorado, per new data from CDPHE
New data from Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment shows construction workers have a higher overdose death rate (93.5 per 100,000) compared to other industries (43.5). Factors include long hours, financial stress, job-related injuries leading to painkiller use, and a mental health crisis in a male-dominated field. Industry leaders are promoting peer support programs to address the issue.
- Livonia man shot and killed by police after explosion, fire at home on St. Francis
A Livonia man, Roger Zebrowski, was shot and killed by police after an explosion and fire at his home on St. Francis. Police found him armed in a neighbor's backyard, leading to the fatal shooting, while neighbors mentioned his recent mental health struggles and kind nature. Investigations into the officer-involved shooting and arson are ongoing.
- Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died
A video released in Connecticut shows prison officers striking inmate J’Allen Jones during a mental health crisis in 2018, leading to his death. The Department of Correction had sought to keep the video sealed, but it was made public after a legal battle.
- Partners in Care marks 5 years of helping Nashvillians in mental health crisis
Partners in Care, a Nashville program addressing mental health emergencies, is celebrating its 5-year milestone. The initiative is transforming how the city responds to mental health crises.
- Federal Way police shoot, injure 19-year-old
Federal Way police shot and injured a 19-year-old who called them while experiencing a mental health crisis and mentioned having a gun.
- Vermont Attorney General will not prosecute state trooper who fatally shot unarmed Putney man
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark declined to prosecute state police trooper Peter Romeo, who fatally shot unarmed 55-year-old Scott Garvey during a mental health crisis in his Putney home. Scott Garvey's brother, Shawn Garvey, criticized the decision, questioning accountability for the officers involved.
- Family of Santa Ana 15-year-old killed by police files legal claim against city
The family of a 15-year-old boy shot and killed by Santa Ana police is pursuing legal action against the city, alleging officers used unjustified deadly force during what they describe as a mental health crisis.
- Family says police fatally shot teen during mental health crisis, files claim against city of Santa Ana
The family of a teen fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis has filed a claim against the city of Santa Ana, alleging that non-lethal alternatives were not used. The claim asserts that the police response failed to address the situation appropriately.
- Family says police fatally shot teen during mental health crisis, files claim against city of Santa Ana
The family of a teen fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis has filed a claim against the city of Santa Ana, alleging that non-lethal alternatives were not used. The claim asserts that the police response failed to address the situation without lethal force.
- Family of boy, 15, shot dead by police seeks justice, claims officers mishandled mental health crisis
The family of a 15-year-old Orange County boy shot dead by police is seeking justice, alleging officers mishandled a mental health crisis. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on June 14 in Santa Ana.
- Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
Hundreds of thousands of children, many U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent due to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, leading to a mental health crisis.
- Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children
Damian Zermeño, a U.S.-born teenager, was separated from his father after his father was deported during a routine check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Trump administration’s deportation policies have caused hundreds of thousands of children, mostly U.S. citizens, to face mental health crises due to separation from parents, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and developmental delays.
- 'She loved fiercely': Body cam released of Mundelein woman's deadly mental health call shooting
Mundelein police released bodycam footage of a deadly shooting involving a woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Family and friends are calling for justice.
- Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona Vigil
Pope Leo XIV warned about a growing mental health crisis and domestic violence during a Barcelona prayer vigil, where a woman shared her experience of surviving a suicide attempt. He called for public health systems to address depression and protect mental well-being.
- Family of Hinsdale man killed during mental health crisis calls for resources and accountability
A Hinsdale man was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a mental health crisis in Berkshire County. His family is advocating for mental health resources and accountability, sharing their story for the first time.
- Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man
A white police officer in Connecticut appeared in court on a manslaughter charge for fatally shooting a Black man during a mental health crisis, despite colleagues attempting to de-escalate the situation. The hearing drew dozens of fellow officers who publicly supported the defendant.
- Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man
A white police officer in Connecticut, Joseph Magnano, appeared in court on a manslaughter charge after fatally shooting Steven Jones, a Black man experiencing a mental health crisis. The incident, which occurred during an attempted de-escalation by other officers, has sparked public debate and criticism over police response to mental health emergencies.
- Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man
A white police officer in Connecticut who fatally shot a Black man during a mental health crisis appeared in court for the first time on a manslaughter charge. The officer was seen hugging supporters before the hearing.
- Man taken into custody after SWAT standoff at Pembroke Pines apartment complex
A man was taken into custody during a SWAT standoff at a Pembroke Pines apartment complex after police served an arrest warrant. Authorities advised residents to shelter in place due to firearms inside the residence, and a domestic-related incident involving two brothers, one experiencing a possible mental health crisis, was also reported in the neighborhood two days earlier. Police have not confirmed if the two incidents are related.
- ‘The Boys’ Star Erin Moriarty Reveals Graves’ Disease Diagnosis After “Severe Mental-Health Crisis” Hospitalization
Erin Moriarty, star of 'The Boys' and 'Gen V,' disclosed her Graves' Disease diagnosis following a hospitalization due to a severe mental-health crisis. She emphasized the importance of recognizing early physical warning signs, stating, 'The body speaks long before it screams.'
- Faith drives man to help another through mental health crisis in dramatic life-or-death scene
A Jacksonville police officer, Antonio Richardson, used his faith and ministry experience to prevent a man from jumping off the Dames Point Bridge in Florida. The 40-minute intervention involved prayer and emotional support, ultimately saving the man's life. Richardson, a pastor with over 30 years of ministry experience, credited God for sparing the individual's life.
- Friend of British model, 31, missing in Morocco says she had not 'met a man' before vanishing from nightclub but 'was in a mental crisis and a danger to herself'
A 31-year-old British model has gone missing in Morocco after vanishing from a nightclub. A friend revealed she had not 'met a man' before her disappearance but was experiencing a mental crisis and was considered a danger to herself.
- How a fiery attack on Sam Altman’s home unfolded
A 20-year-old man, Daniel Moreno-Gama, attacked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home in San Francisco with a Molotov cocktail and later attempted to break into OpenAI's headquarters with kerosene and an anti-AI manifesto. He was arrested and charged with attempted arson and murder, with his parents citing a recent mental health crisis.
- Oil tanker crews stuck in Strait of Hormuz suffer mental breakdowns and refuse to sail even when it opens after six weeks stuck in the Gulf
Oil tanker crews stuck in the Strait of Hormuz for six weeks are experiencing mental breakdowns and refusing to sail even after the strait reopens. The situation highlights the severe psychological impact of prolonged maritime entrapment.
- Cost of living and mental health crisis driving mass animal rescues, says RSPCA
The RSPCA reports a surge in multi-animal rescue incidents in England and Wales linked to the cost of living crisis and mental health challenges. A shocking photo of 250 poodle-cross dogs rescued from a UK property was confirmed genuine, with 87 dogs taken in by the RSPCA and others sent to Dogs Trust.