Teen has history of mental health issues Nov 20, 2009
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Violent Courtroom Struggle with Suicidal Suspect Nov 4, 2009
He has a history of mental health problems, including recent suicide attempts. For months he had been free on pre-trial release as long as he complied with metal heath counseling. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mental health calls after killing Oct 30, 2009
Ford, who had a long history of mental health problems, stabbed her to death after she banned him from smoking in their home in Templeton near Narberth, Pembrokeshire. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
* World News Quick Take Oct 21, 2009
Maher, who has a history of mental health problems and drug abuse, also slashed Forehans couch and clothes and urinated on her bed. AUSTRALIA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Leona attacker 'jealous' Oct 17, 2009
Last Upd: 03:45pm 16 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
'Frenzied attack': stabbing accused faces court Sep 15, 2009
Leading Constable L'Estrange said Andrews appeared to have a history of mental health issues. He was remanded in custody ahead of a committal mention in January. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Soldiers' stress Sep 7, 2009
But until the culture is changed and the stigma is taken away, all the reports and questions won't make any difference," says Charles McKinney, whose son Jeff shot himself while on patrol in Iraq. First Sergeant Jeff McKinney had served in the army for more than 19 years and had no history of mental health disorders. Then, in the space of one week in June 2007, a series of roadside bombings killed and maimed several members of his brigade. One bomb exploded just in front of his vehicle which,... (BBC News -- Americas)
6 cops, 59 shots, 43 wounds, 1 dead man in Tenn. Aug 19, 2009
Weary wouldn't say whether Heyward had a history of mental health problems, citing the ongoing investigation. Marine said his son had no history of mental illness. (WCAX.com, VT)
Parents' mental health shapes custody cases Aug 9, 2009
Westmoreland County Family Court Judge Christopher A. Feliciani noted that both parents had a history of mental health issues when he determined that the Laslos would share custody of Joelle. The judge's order also required them to be monitored by their parents. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Attorney eyes insanity defense in home shooting case Aug 6, 2009
Ruda did not have a prior history of mental health treatment, he said, but his family had long expressed concern about his behavior. Rudas reports from Mayview and Torrance indicated a number of severe problems, including schizophrenia and paranoia, Orr said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Suicidal patient in Mass. flees ambulance, missing Jul 3, 2009
His focus now is on finding his son, but he has questions about why a man with a history of mental health problems apparently was unrestrained by County Ambulance of Pittsfield. Gregory Hillman had left a note saying he planned to drown himself in the Atlantic Ocean, his father said. (Concord Monitor)
Editorial: A question on gun licenses (21) Jun 23, 2009
The licenses are required to be issued to any adult who has no serious criminal record, has no history of mental health problems, is the subject of no restraining orders, and can demonstrate some rudimentary familiarity with firearms safety. But under the Oregon constitution, any citizen other than a felon has the right to buy a firearm and to carry one openly if he is so rash as to try it. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Son snaps and attacks parents and police Apr 20, 2009
The man had a history of mental health issues but had not had a violent episode for about 10 years and had been off his medication for some time, he said. "As he put it, things just got on top of him and he snapped," Inspector Lott said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vasquez expected to plead insanity after killing kids in Rozzie Apr 15, 2009
Bassil has said that her client has no memory of the crime, and that she has a history of mental health issues, but her history doesn t include hospitalizations. According to the DA s statement, Vasquez s therapist allegedly called 911 on July 29, 2007, to report she had received voicemail from the defendant suggesting she was going to kill herself. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
OCEANSIDE: Police say accused killer invoked God during attack Apr 14, 2009
Eric Andreasen has history of mental health issues, court record show ... Andreasen has a history of mental health issues, and in 2004 spent 76 days in a state-run mental health hospital. (North County Times)
Warning Signs Ignored In Va. Tech Shooting Apr 8, 2009
The university says they also were unaware of his history of mental health problems. You get very, very few opportunities to help someone who is mentally disturbed. (CBS News)
Sleep problems linked to suicide Apr 1, 2009
Doctors are being warned to be vigilant if a patient reports disturbed sleep - even if they have no history of mental health problems. The more types of sleep disturbances people had, the more likely they were to have thoughts of killing themselves, or actually try to do so. (BBC News -- Health)
State troopers kill Mercer man in shootout Mar 28, 2009
Capt. Neal said Mr. McGarvey had a history of mental health problems, which he wouldn't specify. He also wouldn't say whether the man had been taking any medication and wouldn't reveal what problem prompted his parents to seek the worker's help. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Man found in lake was wanted by police, had mental health issues Mar 26, 2009
Gerald C. McKinnon, a registered sex offender with a history of mental health problems, was last seen Feb. 20 and was reported missing March 1. Gerald C. McKinnon. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judi Chamberlin: Facing death, a plea for the dignity of psychiatric patients Mar 22, 2009
Chamberlin's activism for patients' rights spanned the next 31 years, and evolved with the history of mental health treatment in this country. At first, in a system that relied heavily on state hospitals, she focused largely on protecting inpatients' basic rights. (Boston Globe)
County seeks more options for mentally ill Mar 19, 2009
The father of a woman with a history of mental health issues described how her condition deteriorated in jail and the difficulties she often had getting appropriate medication while incarcerated. With her problems, jail is the worst place for her, the father said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rise in 'suicide by cop' making impact Mar 15, 2009
The vast majority of the incidents were unplanned, but most did involve some type of "suicidal communications." Slightly more than 60 percent of the people involved had a history of mental health problems ... History of mental health trouble. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Man held after mailing tainted blood to Obama Mar 1, 2009
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An Ethiopian immigrant with a history of mental health problems is in custody after being accused of mailing a letter with HIV-tainted blood to Barack Obama when he was president-elect, according to court records. Police say blood-stained letters were addressed to President Obama and top aide Rahm Emanuel. (CNN)
Six health woes your child could inherit from you Feb 17, 2009
While it may feel harder to reveal a history of mental health problems to your pediatrician, it's important that you do. That way, if your child develops certain warning signs, such as unusual sadness, irritability, anxiety, inattention, or a change in appetite, sleep, or ability to enjoy things, the doctor may be able to zero in on the cause -- and get your child help -- a lot sooner. (CNN)
Police search for missing Watervliet man Feb 15, 2009
The 40-year-old has a history of mental health and substance abuse issues. Police believe he is without medication. (Albany Times Union)
People with mental health issues 'fear job applications' Feb 10, 2009
Ms Allen described the case as "extremely unpleasant" and noted government figures that show 40 per cent of employers would not consider hiring someone with a history of mental health issues. She claimed that people with these problems live with "the constant fear of revelation, being dismissed or even taken to court". (Employers' Forum on Disability)
