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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Maryland Teenager Arrested for Planning School Shooting in Detailed Manifesto"

An 18-year-old Maryland teenager, Alex Ye, has been charged with planning a school shooting after a 129-page document outlining his intentions was discovered. The document, seized by authorities, detailed his desire for fame through a shooting and included plans and internet searches related to mass violence. Ye had been sent to psychiatric hospitals and had not attended school in person since 2022. He faces charges of threats of mass violence, and security has been increased at schools as a result of the investigation.

via NBC News|

#crime #fbi #maryland

healthcare2 years ago•4 min saved

"Insurance status determines access to mental health care, leaving suicidal patients vulnerable"

Suicidal patients without health insurance are often turned away by private psychiatric hospitals, leading to long waits in emergency departments. A recent investigation found that Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville had discharged or held patients in the emergency department for up to six days until space became available at a state-run psychiatric hospital. The lack of capacity for uninsured patients in Tennessee is a widespread issue, with mental health patients experiencing long wait times for admission. The situation highlights the challenges faced by healthcare providers in addressing the increasing need for mental healthcare services.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#emergency-departments #healthcare #insurance