mental illness

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The suspect, Noemi Guzman, 31, who had a history of mental illness, was pronounced dead at the scene.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

The legislation also garnered support from Mara Grunau, chief executive of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Alberta division, who said in a statement that "Recovery from mental illness and suicidality is possible, expected even".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Critics of involuntary civil-commitment programs argue they violate civil liberties and stigmatize mental illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

We didn’t even have the language to talk about mental illness in my culture.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana