mental illness

Republican senators are preparing another attempt to ban THC in 2027. Texas senators examined the link between THC products, mental illness, and homelessness during an interim hearing, with witnesses citing rising health care costs and mental health emergencies.

The Trump administration is eliminating over three dozen firearms regulations, ceasing efforts to crack down on illegal sales, restoring gun rights to certain individuals with mental illness, and reducing oversight of private weapons transactions.

Gujarat police reunited a missing mentally ill woman from Maharashtra with her family. She was among 314 adults and 100 children traced and reunited by Amreli police since 2025.

The article discusses the intersection of mental illness and gun possession charges. It references a ruling related to this issue but does not provide additional details.

Raymond Link was found guilty of attempted murder for beating and using a dog to attack a woman at Peterson Park in McHenry, Illinois. The court determined he was mentally ill at the time of the attack.

Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public's help to locate Mary Ann Dubatowka, a 58-year-old woman with mental illness who was last seen near Deerfield Beach on Tuesday night. Authorities describe her as 5 feet 9 inches tall, 150 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white nightgown.

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are searching for 58-year-old Mary Ann Dubatowka, who was last seen near the 400 block of Tilford W in Deerfield Beach on June 16. Dubatowka, described as 5 feet 9 inches tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, was wearing a white nightgown and has a history of mental illness according to her family.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for Souleon Beaver, a 24-year-old man reported missing from Tamarac. He was last seen near the 8300 block of West McNab Road on Friday around 1:50 p.m., wearing a gray hoodie, shorts, and white sneakers. Authorities note he experiences mental illness and are urging the public to contact Detective Leonard Charla for information.

State lawmakers are advancing a bill, supported by California prosecutors, to restrict the prison off-ramp for individuals with mental illnesses. The legislation follows violent crimes committed by criminal defendants who were spared convictions due to diagnosed mental illnesses.

Real estate attorney John McCormick advises homebuyers to avoid surprises, citing Donna Jones' experience of unwanted visits from a man with mental illness who previously lived in her Hampton home. The article highlights the challenges buyers may face post-purchase.

Darius Mitchell, 42, who has a mental illness, repeatedly returns to the Hampton home he once shared with his mother and sister, now owned by Donna. The homeowner feels terrified by his persistent visits.

Police in Homestead are searching for 16-year-old Normayia Mayfield, who was last seen on 6th Street early Friday morning. She has brown eyes, black and blonde hair, and was wearing a green romper, black-and-red checkered pants, and a pink leopard print head covering. Her family disclosed she experiences mental illness, and authorities are urging the public to provide information.

Decarlos Brown Jr., a homeless man charged with murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail, was declared incompetent by a federal judge. Brown will be hospitalized for up to four months to assess if he can be restored to competency for his federal trial.

Five people were stabbed at Penn Station by Hector Deleon, who had a history of violence and was out on probation. The attack is attributed to a mentally ill criminal in New York City.

A man accused of stabbing three men at a Swiss train station during rush hour shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before the attack. His father claimed he is not a 'terrorist' but someone who is 'mentally ill and needs help'.

The June 2 primary for Los Angeles County Sheriff features current sheriff Robert Luna facing seven challengers amid concerns over recruitment crises, excessive force allegations, and jail conditions. The next sheriff will oversee policing in 42 cities, a $4 billion budget, and the 2028 Olympic Games security.

Health experts are advocating for AI addiction to be recognized as a mental illness, citing reports from affected individuals who experience suicidal thoughts when separated from their preferred chatbots.

President Trump criticized the media for amplifying the manifesto of a would-be assassin during a '60 Minutes' interview, calling the individual 'sick' and accusing legacy media of poor judgment. The article highlights Trump's frustration with journalists prioritizing sensationalism over substantive questions and calls for a broader review of individuals with severe mental illness who commit violence.

The UK's healthy life expectancy has declined, with people spending fewer years in good health compared to a decade ago. The Health Foundation attributes this to an obesity crisis, 2.8 million working-age Britons unable to work due to illness, and rising mental health issues.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite the review of psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs. The order aims to accelerate access to experimental treatments for severe mental illness and depression, particularly for veterans.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite reviews of psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs, aiming to accelerate access to treatments for severe mental illness and depression. The order emphasizes these therapies' potential to help veterans and patients in advanced clinical trials.