Criminal defendants are overwhelming an understaffed state mental health system that, a few years ago, served thousands more ...

A steep rise in criminally charged people with severe mental illnesses has all but halted patients’ ability to get care in Ohio’s state psychiatric hospitals. Tyeesha Ferguson fears her 28-year-old ...

Tyeesha Ferguson, mother of Quincy Jackson III, in Springfield, Ohio, in May 2025. Ferguson has been advocating for her son to receive mental health treatment for most of his adult life. He has been ...

North Carolina leaders last year approved new rules for handling criminal suspects who may need psychiatric care — prompting ...

Mental health hospitalization represents a crucial intervention for individuals facing severe psychological challenges. While seeking inpatient care often carries stigma, understanding the common ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During the Victorian era, mental asylums had a reputation of treating patients with inhumane methods. However, a West Sussex ...

The share of people with severe mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals accused of serious crimes has risen steeply. The shift has all but... How systemic failures turn state mental hospitals ...