mental illness

Federal standards prevent anyone from buying a gun who has been determined to be a danger to themselves or others by a court or other authority.

Natrona County budgeted $15,000 for involuntary commitments for the current fiscal year, the same as it has for recent years.

Briones allegedly said he smoked meth two days before his arrest. He also said he was on various medications and had a gift which allowed him to communicate with others without them being present.

A hearing is scheduled for March 2.

In an effort to help the public better interact with those suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues, Cheyenne Police are hosting a free seminar this Wednesday.

A previous mental evaluation ordered by Albany County Circuit Court determined Murray is fit to proceed through the court system, but a second exam will be conducted to evaluate Murray’s mental state at the time of the incident.

A federal judge on Thursday found a man not guilty by reason of insanity for threatening to kill President Obama in January, according to court records.

A committee of the Wyoming Senate recommends approval of a bill to change state procedures for the involuntary hospitalization of people for mental health treatment.

Data from the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency (SAMHSA) suggests 20 percent of American adults — 44.5 million people — experienced some sort of mental illness over the last year. The report defines “mental illness” as any sort of diagnosable mental, behavioral or emotional disorder that causes “substantial functional impairment” or requires treatment, and provides a list of how much of