mental illness

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Adam Sharp, representing Askari, said nothing could be said that could "undo or lessen the utter devastation" caused by Veisi's death and asked that the court consider Askari's "longstanding mental illness" when determining sentence.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A psychiatrist and an attorney in San Diego say an existing statute could address severe mental illness and addiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Burke told the court that social-media addiction isn’t listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, typically used by clinicians to diagnose mental illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

A parliamentary committee is set to start work next month on whether assisted dying should be extended to those suffering exclusively from mental illness.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

At Brandeis, he taught classes about social psychology, mental illness and health, group process.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom