article SAN FRANCISCO – Supervisor Jackie Fielder’s staff on Sunday announced that the District 9 representative will be taking a medical leave as she “navigates a mental health situation and needs time and space to recover before making major decisions.” “(Fielder) said he wants to regain stable health so he can think carefully and responsibly … Read more
Jen Snyder, a progressive political strategist with Red Bridge Strategies, said District 9 voters are likely to reject the moderate supervisor if Fielder resigns and Lurie has a chance to fill his seat. “District 9 is progressive. And there is an army of volunteers and neighbors who will ensure that it will continue to work … Read more
The man arrested by San Diego sheriff’s deputies over the weekend for allegedly killing two people in a San Marcos house fire has a history of violence involving past landlords and roommates, according to court documents. Luis Alvarado, 33, was arrested Sunday on charges of murder and arson after a midnight fire in the 900 … Read more
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” triggered psychosis in a man in a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records. Abshir Mohamed Hussein filed a lawsuit as guardian for the next family of Abdirashi Hussein, who court records … Read more
University Park, PA – Whether it’s making an annual physical appointment, incorporating mindful breathing into daily tasks or managing a household budget, all are important components to maintaining overall well-being. These topics and more are part of the “Well-Being Week” webinar series, hosted by Penn State Human Resources, from April 6 to 10. Penn State … Read more
Headshot of Stephanie Pasternak, director of country affairs at NAMI. Courtesy of Stephanie Pasternak / NAMI With an estimated 1.2 million people with severe mental illness locked up in the nation’s jails and prisons, advocates continue to push for more options to move people into care instead of incarceration. This month, the National Alliance on … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to the Fox News article! Actress and singer Selena Gomez has opened up about her mental health following her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The former Disney star announced her diagnosis in 2020 during an Instagram Live video call with fellow Disney Channel standout Miley Cyrus. Gomez has described this discovery as … Read more
In a survey of nearly 400 Washington state physicians, more than half expressed strong concern about the mental health risks of marijuana use, and nearly 20% reported seeing patients with marijuana-related health problems two to three times a month. Research reports this and related findings today in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction. Their … Read more
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body camera video showing the moment Howard County police shot and killed an armed man during a mental health call. The shooting on March 1 was killed Alexander LaMorie, 25 years oldAn autistic man who had called for a wellness check, officials said. The officers involved were identified as … Read more
Juries in California and New Mexico recently found social media companies liable for exposing young people to mental health harm, suicide risk and other safety concerns in two major court cases. As punishment, they imposed hundreds of millions of dollars in financial penalties. Meanwhile, other social media companies have settled out of court in the … Read more