Lorna Breen Act crucial to addressing burnout, mental health in the ER
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know has a suicide idea, contact Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-Talk (8255). As the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 lockdown approaches, bipartisan lawmakers and health professionals across the country are gathering behind bills that address the growing crisis in the health sector. Dr. […]
Minnesota senators propose defining ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ as mental illness
A group of Republican Minnesota lawmakers will propose a law that requires states to include “Trump Shrinkage” under the definition of mental illness. Five GOP lawmakers will introduce the bill in the state Senate and introduce it to the Health and Human Services Committee, according to FOX 9. The bill aims to specifically add “Trump […]
IL Bill Would Make ‘Mental Health Episode’ a Defense for Attacking Police
State Sen. Lisa Davis (D-IL) introduced a bill that would make defenses that “having a mental health episode” against peace officers under certain circumstances a “mental health episode” defense, and her efforts have led to a lot of criticism. Wednesday's Fox News It will be identified House Bill 3458, which won two co-sponsors, has acquired […]
Dems want to legalize attacking Illinois police during mental breakdowns
Those experiencing a mental health crisis could receive a free pass to physically attack law enforcement officials if Illinois legislators pass a proposed bill backed by several Democrats. In February, newly elected state legislator Lisa Davis (d) introduced it. House Bill 3458proposed amendments to Illinois' criminal law in 2012, allowing people with mental health episodes […]
Oregon mental health board consumer JD Holt uses turtle pronouns
Members of the state panel, who advise directors of the Oregon Health Department (OHA) on mental health best practices and policies, have identified them as “turtles.” Oregon Mental Health Board Consumer JD Holt uses Turtle Pronouns JD Holt, who also attends “JD Terrapin” on Facebook, is one of around 20 “consumers” on the OHA Consumer […]
Illinois lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that will make critics legal to those experiencing mental health episodes to attack police officers. Democrat Lisa Davis, a lawyer at the Cook County Civil Service Office's Law Office, introduced House Bill 3458 in February. Under the terms of the law, the bill is[provide] When the individual abused person […]
Illinois lawmakers pushing bill to legalize attacks on cops by those with mental health episodes
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that will make critics legal to those experiencing mental health episodes to attack police officers. Democrat Lisa Davis, a lawyer at the Cook County Civil Service Office's Law Office, introduced House Bill 3458 in February. Under the terms of the law, the bill is[provide] When an individual abused person […]
Oregon state mental health advisory panel includes member who identifies as a turtle
Members of the state panel, who advise directors of the Oregon Health Department (OHA) on mental health best practices and policies, have identified them as “turtles.” JD Holt also passes “JD Terrapin” On Facebook, it is one of approximately 20 “consumers” on the OHA Consumer Advisory Committee (OCAC). The council, established by administration law, was […]
Mental ill-health is behind soaring disability benefits bill in England and Wales, report says | Mental health
More than half of the increase in disability benefits comes from increased mental health claims. the study. Since the pandemic, the number of working-age adults in the UK and Wales has been claiming in 2024 by 7.5% between 16 and 64 years old, and in 2024, it has increased by 2.9 million to about 1 […]
Judge agrees to release ‘Slender Man’ stabber from mental health facility despite ‘red flags’
A Wisconsin judge agreed to release “Slenderman” Stubber Morgan Geiser from a mental hospital despite desperate efforts by health officials. Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Boren signed up for his 22-year-old release from the Winneba Gogol Mental Health Institute on Thursday. The judge initially agreed to release Geyser from the facility in January, but state […]