130 Search results for "mental illness"

UCPD’s shooting of student in mental health crisis highlights the academy’s role in police brutality
By Cosette Hampton Last Tuesday night, an officer of the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) shot 4th year student Charles Thomas, who was having a mental health crisis. For those familiar with the University’s conflicting statements on safe spaces, trigger warnings and free speech, it should come as no surprise that even students are […]
Comic: We need to take the mental health of Black women far more seriously
by JeCorey Holder
For Black people who avoid mental health treatment for reasons other than our “culture” or fear of malpractice
*Editor’s Note: March is National Disabilities Month and our themes at Black Youth Project are Ableism & Physical and Mental Health. We are interested in publishing works that address these topics and the things surrounding them. Content Warning: rape, mental health* “… mad methodology resists rote positivism and deﬁes the cult of objectivity; it listens for […]
Prioritizing Mental Health In The Era of Trump
I am one of those people who attempted to (and probably failed at) ignoring the presidential race for much of 2016. The prospect of potentially having to choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was grief inducing enough but to watch the campaign antics in real-time felt like a malignant form of self-harm. However, now […]
NYPD Sergeant Shoots 66-Year-Old Black Woman During Mental Health Crisis
Officials in New York City are condemning the actions of an NYPD officer who fatally shot a 66-year-old black woman who was in need of mental health assistance.
Flint, Michigan Is Fighting Bacterial Illness Due To Contaminated Water
Flint, Michigan has been dealing with the repercussions of a contaminated water supply for more than two years, which included lead poisoning and legal ramifications being taken against local politicians. After all of that, you’d think the situation would be resolved to avoid any more bad press or, even worse, health risks. You’d be wrong. […]
California Police Shoot Unarmed, Black Man With Mental Health Needs
“I called police to help him, not to kill him,” said Alfred Olango’s sister after San Diego police officers opened fire and shot the 30-year-old on Tuesday afternoon.
Officer-involved shootings in Chicago raise concern on police handling of mental health
Tragedy hit a number of families this holiday season in a string of officer-involved shootings in Chicago this past weekend.
Empire, Mental Health and Mass Incarceration
By Muna Mire Last week’s Empire was one of most tension-filled, nail-biting episodes I’ve seen yet. With Luscious’s kingdom under siege by the enemy (aided by a jilted Anika), the family pulls together — and Dre falls apart. Still not recovered from the fall out with his father after attempting to appoint himself interim CEO […]
Who are the three largest mental health providers? Jails.
Cook County Jail in Illinois, Los Angeles County Corrections Facility and Rikers Island in New York are the three main providers from which most of the nation receives mental health treatment. USA Today analyzed the Community Mental Health Act, the last peace of legislation signed by President John F. Kennedy.
Family of slain DC chase suspect question police actions
The family of a woman who was shot to death outside the U.S. Capitol after attempting to ram her car through a White House barrier is questioning how police handled the incident. Investigator found that Carey, who was unarmed, had a history of mental illness.
Stop Cop City: Re-defining Community Safety
Stop Cop City: The Social Movement Re-defining Community Safety In the United States, police kill over 1,000 and injure more than 51,000 people each year, with evidence suggesting that these figures could be underreported by as much as 55%. In addition to these numbers being substantially higher than other developed nations, unfortunately, they are […]