The term “mental illness” typically elicits a strong response. When most people think of someone with a mental illness, they tend to think of some movie scene of a dimly lit psychiatric hospital with ...

Most of us can discern signs of mental illness when we observe them. Mental illnesses manifest in behaviors that do not appear normal, and which can sometimes cause a risk of harm to self or others.

The documentary "The Definition of Insanity" explores a revolutionary approach to solving the mental illness crisis. Norm Ornstein, founder of the Matthew Ornstein Memorial Foundation, joined us along ...

In Sujata Day’s Definition Please, now out on Netflix, the title is a crucial clue in addition to being a reference to the spelling bee question contestants often use to buy time. How do you define ...

Sujata Day details her exploration of mental health and perfectionism within an Indian-American family in 'Definition Please' as well as the importance of diverse storytelling that can also offer a ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven Leifman, who advocates for people with mental health issues in the criminal justice system. He's the focus of a PBS documentary. A well-known associate ...

The new law, authored by Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), updates the definition for conservatorship to include people who are unable to provide for their personal safety or medical care due to severe ...

In the opening moments of “Definition Please,” a young Monica Chowdry wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2005. Now, 15 years later, she tutors prospective young spellers and lives with her ...