Mental Health

Read: Whiting Forensic to Separate from Conn. Valley Hospital Amid Abuse Probe

Whiting Forensic to Separate from Conn. Valley Hospital Amid Abuse Probe

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed an order to separate the mental health unit following serious patient abuse allegations involving 41 employees.

Read: AP: Almost Half of U.S. Public Colleges Don’t Track Suicide

AP: Almost Half of U.S. Public Colleges Don’t Track Suicide

The Associated Press press conducted its annual suicide statistic survey and found nearly half of U.S. public universities do not track student suicides.

Read: Univ. of Wyo. Warned of Colo. Gunman Months Before Deadly Shooting

Univ. of Wyo. Warned of Colo. Gunman Months Before Deadly Shooting

The University of Wyoming sent out an email after the former student posted “rambling, nonsensical” messages on Facebook that mentioned the school.

Read: How to Shatter the Myths about Drugs and Alcohol

How to Shatter the Myths about Drugs and Alcohol

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is Jan. 22-28, and your school, college or hospital can participate. Here’s how to set up, promote and host your event.

Read: Doctor Commits Suicide Using Fentanyl at Froedtert Hospital

Doctor Commits Suicide Using Fentanyl at Froedtert Hospital

The resident physician reportedly struggled with depression and alcohol abuse and was hospitalized in 2016 following a suicide attempt.

Read: UC Medical Center Gunman Ruled Incompetent in 2016

UC Medical Center Gunman Ruled Incompetent in 2016

The gunman had been released on $75,000 bond a week before he shot a security officer at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Read: Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital Cited After Patient Dies Under Restraint

Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital Cited After Patient Dies Under Restraint

The patient became combative and was held down by two security guards while a physician and a nurse applied the restraints.

Read: Family Settles Bullying Lawsuit with Penn. School District for $45K

Family Settles Bullying Lawsuit with Penn. School District for $45K

The lawsuit alleges the student was verbally and physically bullied and was told she had a “disease” because she was a lesbian.

Read: Family of Mental Health Patient Found Dead in Woods Files Lawsuit

Family of Mental Health Patient Found Dead in Woods Files Lawsuit

The man’s sisters are suing several parties after he wandered away from an appointment and was found dead three months later.

Read: Security Guard Charged with Assaulting Patient in Mental Health Unit

Security Guard Charged with Assaulting Patient in Mental Health Unit

The patient who is autistic and bipolar had been admitted to Excela Healthcare Westmoreland Hospital for self-inflicted injuries.

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