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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

MERIT Therapy for Schizophrenia and Serious Mental Illness

Metacognitive Reflection and Insight Therapy (MERIT) enhances metacognition to aid recovery in individuals with serious mental illnesses.
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

How Mental Health Is Defined and Maintained

Recognizing mental illness is often easier than identifying positive mental health.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Mental health

How to Support Young Adults Struggling With Mental Health

Young adults experience the highest rates of mental illness but often seek the least treatment.
Mental Health First Aid provides essential support skills for aiding peers in mental health crises.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago
philosophy

Mental Illness & Gun Violence

Mass shootings are not primarily driven by mental illness, as mentally ill individuals are more often victims than perpetrators.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health and it's terrifying | Emily Sehmer

Smartphone use among children is profoundly impacting their mental health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem crises.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How to Support Young Adults Struggling With Mental Health

Young adults experience the highest rates of mental illness but often seek the least treatment.
Mental Health First Aid provides essential support skills for aiding peers in mental health crises.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health and it's terrifying | Emily Sehmer

Smartphone use among children is profoundly impacting their mental health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem crises.
more#mental-health
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Neighbors react after Brooklyn man attacks 4 girls with meat cleaver, calling it "horrific and scary"

A relative attacked four girls with a meat cleaver in Brooklyn, leaving them in serious condition while police intervened.
#joker
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Forensic Psychiatry of Joker: Folie a Deux

The sequel illustrates complex themes of mental illness and responsibility through Fleck's trial and his relationship with Quinzel.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Max Just Quietly Added The Most Subversive Superhero Movie Of 2024

The Joker represents societal disillusionment and madness, highlighting his universal appeal across diverse cultural interpretations.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Joker: Folie a Deux's Twist Ending Is a Lot Like Lightyear, in a Way

The new Joker film reframes the protagonist's identity, suggesting a deeper commentary on mental illness rather than an origin for the villain.
Joker: Folie à Deux contradicts the first movie's premise, revealing that Arthur Fleck's story was not one of becoming the Joker.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Forensic Psychiatry of Joker: Folie a Deux

The sequel illustrates complex themes of mental illness and responsibility through Fleck's trial and his relationship with Quinzel.
fromInverse
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Max Just Quietly Added The Most Subversive Superhero Movie Of 2024

The Joker represents societal disillusionment and madness, highlighting his universal appeal across diverse cultural interpretations.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Joker: Folie a Deux's Twist Ending Is a Lot Like Lightyear, in a Way

The new Joker film reframes the protagonist's identity, suggesting a deeper commentary on mental illness rather than an origin for the villain.
Joker: Folie à Deux contradicts the first movie's premise, revealing that Arthur Fleck's story was not one of becoming the Joker.
more#joker
#sentencing
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man (70) who fatally stabbed son during row in 'desperately sad' case is jailed for 18 months

A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months for fatally stabbing his mentally ill son in a tragic case of manslaughter.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Man Who Leaped Over Bench to Attack Nevada Judge Gets Decades in Prison

Deobra Redden was sentenced to 26-65 years for attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a court hearing, citing mental illness.
fromBoston.com
11 months ago
US news

Maine man sentenced to 27 years in prison in New Year's Eve machete attack near Times Square

Maine man sentenced to 27 years for terrorist attack near Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Judge cited Bickford's age and history of mental illness for leniency in sentencing.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Defendant Who Soared Over Bench To Attack Judge Sentenced

Deobra Redden was sentenced to 26-65 years after attempting to assault a judge in court, highlighting serious consequences for courtroom violence.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Man (70) who fatally stabbed son during row in 'desperately sad' case is jailed for 18 months

A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months for fatally stabbing his mentally ill son in a tragic case of manslaughter.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Man Who Leaped Over Bench to Attack Nevada Judge Gets Decades in Prison

Deobra Redden was sentenced to 26-65 years for attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a court hearing, citing mental illness.
fromBoston.com
11 months ago
US news

Maine man sentenced to 27 years in prison in New Year's Eve machete attack near Times Square

Maine man sentenced to 27 years for terrorist attack near Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Judge cited Bickford's age and history of mental illness for leniency in sentencing.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago
Law

Defendant Who Soared Over Bench To Attack Judge Sentenced

Deobra Redden was sentenced to 26-65 years after attempting to assault a judge in court, highlighting serious consequences for courtroom violence.
more#sentencing
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Is social connection a basic need like food, water? - Harvard Gazette

Social connection is a fundamental human need, critical to health, as recognized by health professionals and research.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Confessions by Catherine Airey review family secrets unearthed

Catherine Airey's novel depicts the intertwined stories of loss and resilience across generations, initiated by the tragedy of 9/11.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor

Brad Lander aims to end street homelessness for mentally ill individuals, believing it's a solvable issue that requires focused intervention.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago
Writing

ABC's James Longman opens up about family's mental illness and trauma in new memoir

James Longman's memoir explores the genetics of mental illness while sharing his family's struggles, highlighting the possibility of healing alongside inherited trauma.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Madman accused of two NYC train stabbings is busted in another station - carrying 'large knife': sources

A 52-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested for allegedly stabbing two individuals in the subway.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Excavating the History of Madness With "Nosferatu"

The film critiques historical views on mental illness, particularly hysteria in women, through the lens of horror and demonic possession.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
New York City

Berlin police arrest man after knife attack injures 2 DW 12/31/2024

A knife attack occurred on New Year's Eve in Berlin, with two injuries and the suspect showing signs of mental illness.
Mental health
fromNature
4 months ago

How to beat the biases harming women's mental health

The article highlights systemic biases in women's mental health, which undermine the validity of their symptoms and worsen health outcomes.
#execution
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Indiana carries out state's first execution in 15 years

Indiana executed Joseph Corcoran, its first execution in 15 years, raising transparency concerns and highlighting issues of mental health in capital punishment cases.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

US state of Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran after 27 year legal battle

The execution of Joseph Corcoran raises concerns about lawful procedures and mental competency in capital punishment cases.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Indiana carries out state's first execution in 15 years

Indiana executed Joseph Corcoran, its first execution in 15 years, raising transparency concerns and highlighting issues of mental health in capital punishment cases.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

US state of Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran after 27 year legal battle

The execution of Joseph Corcoran raises concerns about lawful procedures and mental competency in capital punishment cases.
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#family-dynamics
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Modest moments become revelatory in the wry and incisive 'Shred Sisters'

"Shred Sisters" explores the dynamics of a suburban family navigating the challenges posed by mental illness, showcasing complex sisterly relationships.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Relationships

How a Child's Mental Illness Can Psychologically Stamp a Family

Mental illness in a sibling can lead to emotional strain and strain family relationships.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Modest moments become revelatory in the wry and incisive 'Shred Sisters'

"Shred Sisters" explores the dynamics of a suburban family navigating the challenges posed by mental illness, showcasing complex sisterly relationships.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Relationships

How a Child's Mental Illness Can Psychologically Stamp a Family

Mental illness in a sibling can lead to emotional strain and strain family relationships.
more#family-dynamics
#schizophrenia
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Writing

People Are Opening Up About What It's Like To Have Schizophrenia, And It's Incredibly Interesting

Understanding schizophrenia requires empathy, as each individual's experience with symptoms like hallucinations and delusions varies significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
New York City

Colorado man found guilty of murder in supermarket shooting that killed 10

Ahmad Alissa was found guilty of murder despite his claim of insanity, as jurors assessed his sanity during the attack.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Writing

People Are Opening Up About What It's Like To Have Schizophrenia, And It's Incredibly Interesting

Understanding schizophrenia requires empathy, as each individual's experience with symptoms like hallucinations and delusions varies significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
New York City

Colorado man found guilty of murder in supermarket shooting that killed 10

Ahmad Alissa was found guilty of murder despite his claim of insanity, as jurors assessed his sanity during the attack.
more#schizophrenia
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | The Tortured Artist Is a Dangerous Trope

The 'tortured artist' stereotype oversimplifies the complexity of artists like Schumann, reducing their work to a mere reflection of their struggles.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Hamptons Town Accused of Illegally Blocking Affordable Housing Plan

Southampton's rejection of affordable housing for veterans and those with mental illness raises critical issues of discrimination and local housing inequity.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
New York City

Man set to be executed for molesting and stomping his infant son to death in 2008

A Texas man accepted his death sentence for murdering his infant child and chose not to appeal, showing a complex interplay of mental health and justice.
#boulder-shooting
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

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.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
US news

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.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
US news

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

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.
US news
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

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.
US news
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

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.
more#boulder-shooting
fromPolygon
7 months ago
Writing

Halle Berry on the key to Never Let Go: her character is 'fucking crazy'

Alexandre Aja's 'Never Let Go' cleverly explores themes of madness and maternal instinct through a gothic horror lens.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Medicine

Sinead O'Connor's cause of death revealed a year after her death

Sinead O'Connor's death was caused by COPD, asthma, and a respiratory tract infection, impacting her legacy as a prominent singer.
#nypd
fromBKReader
11 months ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago
New York City

Harrowing video shows NYC cops fatally shoot mentally ill, scissors-wielding man as his mom begs them to stop

Chilling NYPD body camera footage shows police fatally shooting mentally ill man wielding scissors despite family's pleas.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
11 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago
New York City

Harrowing video shows NYC cops fatally shoot mentally ill, scissors-wielding man as his mom begs them to stop

Chilling NYPD body camera footage shows police fatally shooting mentally ill man wielding scissors despite family's pleas.
more#nypd
#stigma
fromtime.com
1 year ago
Mental health

America's Age Old Mental Health Crisis

Courage lies in enduring private struggles with mental illness and addiction, not just in public actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Education

So-called school refusal' must be tackled with compassion, not hard-hearted discipline | Paul Daley

Mental illness and school refusal are prevalent and misunderstood issues that require more understanding and sympathy.
fromtime.com
1 year ago
Mental health

America's Age Old Mental Health Crisis

Courage lies in enduring private struggles with mental illness and addiction, not just in public actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Education

So-called school refusal' must be tackled with compassion, not hard-hearted discipline | Paul Daley

Mental illness and school refusal are prevalent and misunderstood issues that require more understanding and sympathy.
more#stigma
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