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Gunman Convicted in Mass Shooting at Colorado Supermarket

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was found guilty of murdering 10 people in a Boulder supermarket shooting, rejecting claims of mental incapacity.

Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here's why

Mental health care access is severely restricted by insurance companies prioritizing profit, leaving many with mental illness without necessary support.

Gunman found guilty in 2021 mass killing at Colorado grocery store

Ahmad Al Alissa was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder for the March 2021 Boulder supermarket shooting.

Trial of gunman in 2021 grocery store mass killing goes to the jury

Mental illness does not equal insanity; the defendant planned the attack despite his schizophrenia.

NY Attorney General Opens Investigation on Death of Brooklyn Man by NYPD

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Andre Joseph Mayfield after an encounter with NYPD officers.
Family members of Mayfield emphasized his history of depression and mental illness and felt a social worker should have been present for de-escalation.

Can Racism Ever Be Treated With Antipsychotic Medication?

Ideological beliefs should not be treated as mental illnesses, but some may be influenced by psychiatric methods.

Gunman Convicted in Mass Shooting at Colorado Supermarket

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was found guilty of murdering 10 people in a Boulder supermarket shooting, rejecting claims of mental incapacity.

Finding a therapist who takes your insurance can be nearly impossible. Here's why

Mental health care access is severely restricted by insurance companies prioritizing profit, leaving many with mental illness without necessary support.

Gunman found guilty in 2021 mass killing at Colorado grocery store

Ahmad Al Alissa was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder for the March 2021 Boulder supermarket shooting.

Trial of gunman in 2021 grocery store mass killing goes to the jury

Mental illness does not equal insanity; the defendant planned the attack despite his schizophrenia.

NY Attorney General Opens Investigation on Death of Brooklyn Man by NYPD

The New York Attorney General's Office is investigating the death of Andre Joseph Mayfield after an encounter with NYPD officers.
Family members of Mayfield emphasized his history of depression and mental illness and felt a social worker should have been present for de-escalation.

Can Racism Ever Be Treated With Antipsychotic Medication?

Ideological beliefs should not be treated as mental illnesses, but some may be influenced by psychiatric methods.
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Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada's health minister wants to slow down the expansion of medically assisted death for mental illness
The government wants more time to study the complexities and gather input from stakeholders

1 dead, 2 injured in Paris attack near Eiffel Tower; investigators look into suspect's mental health

A fatal attack near the Eiffel Tower has raised concerns about security ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The suspected assailant had a history of mental illness and Islamic radicalization.

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2023

Books offer a countercultural medium of focus and complexity in a world filled with distractions.
This year's selections include ambitious projects that are clear, beautiful, and impossible to put down.

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2023

Books offer a countercultural medium of focus and complexity in a world filled with distractions.
This year's selections include ambitious projects that are clear, beautiful, and impossible to put down.

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2023

Books offer a countercultural medium of focus and complexity in a world filled with distractions.
This year's selections include ambitious projects that are clear, beautiful, and impossible to put down.

Life Beyond Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening illness characterized by severely restricted food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.
People living with mental illnesses can recover and lead fulfilling lives with proper treatment and support.

German tourist killed in stabbing near Eiffel Tower in Paris

A German tourist was killed and two others were wounded in a knife attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The attacker, a 26-year-old French citizen, had a history of mental illness and had previously been sentenced for planning another attack.
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New York Claims Progress in Moving Mentally Ill People Off Streets

Mayor Eric Adams is prioritizing addressing mental illness among homeless people in New York City.
The city has made progress in helping mentally ill homeless people access treatment and housing.

54 Severely Mentally Ill People Have Been Moved Off Streets, Adams Says

New York City has seen progress in connecting severely mentally ill homeless people to treatment and housing.
Mayor Eric Adams has prioritized addressing mental illness after a series of high-profile attacks involving homeless individuals.

New York Claims Progress in Moving Mentally Ill People Off Streets

Mayor Eric Adams is prioritizing addressing mental illness among homeless people in New York City.
The city has made progress in helping mentally ill homeless people access treatment and housing.

54 Severely Mentally Ill People Have Been Moved Off Streets, Adams Says

New York City has seen progress in connecting severely mentally ill homeless people to treatment and housing.
Mayor Eric Adams has prioritized addressing mental illness after a series of high-profile attacks involving homeless individuals.
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