mental illness

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This recounts the tragedy of a young man, Richard “Beebo” Russell, who in the throes of mental illness stole a plane and managed to take off into the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Later, he hints at a troubled childhood; he says his father died but offers no stories about this, and mentions in passing mental illness, without saying whose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"For that reason, we welcome the steps Alberta is taking to strengthen protections for those experiencing mental illness," added Grunau, who also leads the Centre for Suicide Prevention.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

After MSPs expressed concerns at stage one, the bill now explicitly says that disability and mental illness alone do not constitute terminal illness.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The numbers of incarcerated people with serious mental illness declined dramatically, while public and private mental health facilities emerged to provide care to the mentally distressed.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson