SYDNEY, Australia – The lack of comprehensive data on the global prevalence of mental illnesses poses a significant challenge in understanding and addressing these conditions. According to recent findings, many countries have insufficient data on the prevalence of various mental illnesses, leading to wide uncertainties in global estimates and hindering the ability to provide adequate … Read more
New York, USA – Adolescents in the United States are facing a growing crisis in mental health, prompting officials to declare a National State of Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health in 2021. This declaration was followed by advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General in 2021 and 2023. Concerns have been raised as many … Read more
Brandon, Mississippi—A 14-year-old teenager accused of murdering her mother and injuring her stepfather will remain in custody after her request to reduce her bond was denied by Judge David Morrow. The young girl, Carly Madison Gregg, faces adult charges of murder and attempted murder following the tragic events that unfolded on April 16 in the … Read more
Sydney, Australia – In the aftermath of a tragic event at a Bondi shopping center where six people were killed and many others injured, questions about the role of mental illness in violent acts have surfaced. The perpetrator, 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was reported to have “mental health issues,” according to police. Cauchi had a history … Read more
Sydney, Australia – A somber evening vigil was held to honor the six victims of a tragic knife attack at a bustling Sydney shopping center, carried out by a local man with a history of mental illness. The Westfield mall in Bondi Junction was the site of the attack, where 40-year-old Joel Cauchi went on … Read more
A shocking knife attack at a bustling Sydney shopping center left six people dead, an unprecedented event in a city known for its low rates of violent crime. The tragic incident took place over the weekend when 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, who had a history of mental illness, went on a stabbing spree at Westfield mall … Read more
Brooklyn, New York – A man with a history of mental illness and a rap sheet for sucker-punch assaults has been arrested after breaking the jaw of a Brooklyn school bus aide in a brazen daylight attack. The suspect, Franz Jeudy, 33, allegedly punched Dulche Pichardo, 57, in the face as she was walking home … Read more
River Falls, Wisconsin – As students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls return from winter break, the campus is facing a troubling mental health crisis that has been reflected in places across the nation. The recent deaths of three students – Isabella Chavira, Sabrina Hagstrom, and Jasmine Petersen – have left the university community reeling. … Read more
Vancouver, Canada – The Vancouver Police Chief, Adam Palmer, revealed disturbing details about the suspect involved in a random downtown stabbing that occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, identified as Kent Meades, 46, allegedly engaged in a series of violent incidents before being apprehended by law enforcement. The attack took place near Smithe and Beatty … Read more
Falls Township, Pennsylvania, witnessed a tragic shooting incident that left three people dead over the weekend. The suspect, 26-year-old Andre Gordon, allegedly carried out the shootings before fleeing across state lines into New Jersey, where he engaged in a five-hour standoff with law enforcement. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., emphasized the urgent need to address mental … Read more