All articles tagged with #mental distress
Originally Published 7 months ago — by PsyPost
A large US study found that problematic pornography use remains stable over time and is strongly linked to psychological distress like anxiety and depression, with some evidence suggesting short-term relief effects but long-term reinforcement of distress and dysregulation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLKY Louisville
A man in his 30s crashed his car into a Walmart liquor store in Middletown, Kentucky, and barricaded himself for hours, appearing to be in mental distress. After refusing to exit the vehicle, SWAT units successfully removed him without incident. No injuries were reported, and the driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation and involuntary hospitalization. The incident also involved a small fire, and neither store was open for business during the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Bystanders, including two off-duty police officers and two tourists, intervened and stopped a 26-year-old woman from setting fire to the home where Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. The woman had poured gasoline on the porch and door of the house, but the quick actions of the bystanders prevented any damage. She was arrested and charged with attempted arson and interference with government property. The incident highlighted the importance of the historic property and raised concerns about the woman's mental well-being.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A 10-year-old boy in Chicago opened fire inside a home, prompting a standoff with police. During the incident, the boy fired a shot at police officers before eventually surrendering. No one was injured, and the boy was taken to a hospital for observation. The boy's grandfather stated that the child had become upset when asked to clean up and grabbed a gun from his mother's purse.