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February 22, 2019

Man claiming appointment with Trump strikes Secret Service officer outside White House, authorities say

A man claiming he had an appointment with President Trump and wanted to "bring peace to the world," was arrested this week after allegedly striking a Secret Service officer outside the White House, according to court documents.

July 25, 2018

Suspect in BART fatal stabbing deserves death penalty, past victim says

The suspect who allegedly stabbed two sisters, killing one, at a rail station in Oakland, Calif., deserves the death penalty, a past victim of the suspect says, according to a report.

June 1, 2017

Notes on a 'Banana': How I learned to cope with manic depression

When I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder II, a milder form of the illness, I was surprisingly relieved.

May 22, 2017

College basketball player to return to court after focusing on mental health

After spending a year away from the court receiving treatment for depression and bipolar disorder, 18-year-old Ty Groce is prepared to showcase his basketball talents once again.

April 7, 2017

Former WWE champ AJ Lee makes 'crazy' her superpower

In 2015, April Jeanette “AJ Lee” Mendez Brooks laced up her Chuck Taylor boots and stepped into the WrestleMania 31 ring in front of more than 76,000 screaming fans for one of her final performances as a professional wrestler.

May 2, 2016

Creativity may be genetically linked with psychiatric disorders

There may be an overlap between the genetic components of creativity and those of some psychiatric disorders, according to a new study

May 2, 2016

Creed's Scott Stapp talks candidly about bipolar disorder: 'It shattered me'

Scott Stapp’s dreams of solo success came to a halt when a very public drug and bipolar- induced breakdown sent him on a downward spiral. Dr. Manny sits down with Creed frontman to talk about his road to recovery

March 30, 2016

How Patty Duke's own battle with mental illness helped shape legacy

In most circles, Patty Duke may be best known for her longtime career in Hollywood, including her Academy Award-winning performance at age 16, as Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker.”

February 24, 2016

Delonte West photos troubling for player with history of mental illness

Recent photos that have surfaced on social media of former NBA player Delonte West wandering around shoeless in a hospital gown outside a Houston-area Jack in the Box appear to be a somber reminder of the downward spiral many celebrities publically embark on when their mental illness goes untreated.

December 23, 2015

3 natural ways to manage seasonal depression

With changes in season come changes in mood — at least for an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which causes symptoms similar to those of depression.