Mental Archives

Investigation Launched Following Fatalities at Mental Health Facility

Los Angeles, CA – A thorough review has been initiated following the tragic deaths of three individuals at a mental health unit. The incidents, which occurred at the Riverside University Health System-Medical Center in Moreno Valley, have raised serious concerns about the quality of care and supervision provided at the facility. The deaths, all believed to be suicides, have prompted calls for increased scrutiny and improved protocols for monitoring patients in vulnerable states. Authorities are …

Brisbane Hospital Mental Health Unit Deaths Prompt Independent Review by Health Minister

Brisbane, Australia – An independent examination will be conducted following multiple deaths at a mental health unit within Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has confirmed that a review is currently underway after three individuals died by suicide at the facility over the past 16 months. In addition to these tragic incidents, two other patients also harmed themselves at the 60-bed unit during the same period, with the most recent case occurring …

Investigation launched after three deaths at mental health facility

REDLAND CITY, AUSTRALIA – In a tragic turn of events, three deaths at a mental health unit have ignited concerns and prompted a thorough review of the facility’s practices. The incidents have raised questions about the quality of care provided to vulnerable individuals seeking treatment for mental health issues. The deaths at the facility have shocked the local community and left families grieving for their loved ones. Authorities are now working diligently to understand what …

Independent Review Launched After Multiple Deaths at Brisbane Hospital’s Mental Health Unit

Brisbane, Australia – The mental health unit at Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane is under scrutiny following multiple deaths, prompting an independent examination of the facility’s operations. Health Minister Shannon Fentiman announced the review in response to three suicides and two instances of self-harm at the unit within the last 16 months. The recent incidents have raised concerns about the safety and effectiveness of mental health services in Queensland. Fentiman expressed her condolences to the …

Florida-based Mental Health Provider Fined $101k for Failing to Protect Workers from Patient Attacks

Melbourne, Florida – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration took action against Circles of Care Inc., a operator of psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities, following a series of violent patient attacks resulting in death or serious injury to workers. This marks the third citation in five years for the facility. OSHA imposed a “repeat” violation and an “other-than-serious” violation on Circles of Care Inc., with proposed penalties totaling $101,397. The agency highlighted various safety and …

Colorado Supermarket Shooter Deemed Legally Sane but Had Untreated Mental Illness, Lawyers Say

BOULDER, Colo. – Colorado state experts have concluded that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, the man accused of killing 10 people at a supermarket in 2021, had untreated mental illness but was deemed legally sane during the attack, according to lawyers on Tuesday. At a court hearing, it was disclosed that Alissa’s sanity evaluation conducted at the state mental hospital revealed the role of untreated mental illness in the tragic incident. The defense stated that Alissa …

Man accused in Colorado supermarket massacre found to have untreated mental illness, deemed legally sane at time of attack

BOULDER, Colo. – State experts have determined that the man accused of the tragic shooting that took the lives of 10 individuals at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 had untreated mental illness. Despite this, the experts found that the man, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, was legally sane at the time of the attack. This revelation came to light during a court hearing where Alissa, accompanied by his relatives and dressed in a jail uniform with …

Global Data Gap Hinders Progress Against Mental Illnesses

New York, NY – When it comes to understanding the prevalence of mental illnesses on a global scale, not all countries have equal access to vital data. This lack of information leads to wide uncertainties in global estimates, hindering the ability to provide necessary support to those in need. The IHME’s Global Burden of Disease study sheds light on this issue by showcasing the discrepancies in available data for various mental illnesses. For conditions like …

Adolescent Mental Health Crisis: National State of Emergency Declared in 2021 Amid Rising Concerns and Calls for Action

Des Moines, Iowa – The United States is facing a growing crisis in adolescent mental health, with concerns rising among young individuals. A National State of Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health was declared in 2021, accompanied by advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General in the same year and also in 2023. This declaration comes at a time when many adolescents across the country are grappling with troubling experiences, a surge in youth drug …

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Faces Mental Health Crisis Amid Tragic Suicides – A Closer Look at the Campus Response

RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN – As students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return from winter break, the campus is facing a mental health crisis that has left the community reeling. The tragic deaths of three students in rapid succession last semester have raised concerns and prompted urgent action from university officials. The loss of sophomore Isabella Chavira, junior Sabrina Hagstrom, and freshman Jasmine Petersen to suicide within a short timeframe has left the university community …