Mental Illness

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Jail Possible For Mentally Ill Suspects

Criminal suspects suffering from mental illness could stay in jail until they are competent to stand trial under a proposal in the Texas Legislature.

2013/05/16

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Review: State Hospitals Could Use More Oversight

A Texas newspaper’s review of more than three dozen deaths at state-run mental health hospitals between 2005 and 2012 shows the need for more oversight.

2013/04/28

Texas Mental Health Funding Leaves Gaps

Prompted by the attacks of deranged gunmen on a schoolhouse in Connecticut and a movie theater in Colorado, state lawmakers are rushing to plug holes in the system.

2013/03/30

Mental Illness Rates Rise In Texas Youth Facilities

A criminal justice expert has told lawmakers that rates of mental illness exceed gang affiliation among juveniles in Texas jails.

2013/02/14

Deadly Domestic Violence Cases Has Mayor Calling For Change

Recent school shootings across the country and deadly domestic violence cases locally has prompted leaders in one North Texas city to call for change.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/14

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Millions Suffer From Mental Illness, Half Do Not Get Treatment

Friends of Adam Lanza’s mother say she was frustrated by a lack of support for families dealing with mental illn

CBS 11–2012/12/18

A Rare Medium Well Done: 12.4.12

I understand the devastating affects of mental illness. I would later myself be diagnosed with depression. I educated myself on the disease. I have a deeper understanding of death and how it can rip apart all that is good.

2012/12/04

Emergency workers stand around the pilot of a JetBlue plane who was removed from his flight due to a medical issue. (Photo credit Steve Miller/The Reporter's Edge)

TX Judge Expected To Rule In JetBlue Pilot’s Case

A federal judge in Texas was expected to decide whether a JetBlue Airways pilot who disrupted a flight by running through the plane and yelling about terrorists can go free.

2012/11/09