Crime / Violence and Mental Illness

Articles Index

Joseph Palczynski
Joseph Palczynski, a man with bipolar disorder, propelled violence, severe mental illness and the issue of mandated treatment into the spotlight.

Criminal - Or Victim of Bipolar Disorder?
A look at convicted child molester Mary Kay Letourneau in terms of her bipolar disorder.

Mary Kay Letourneau - The Questions Remain
Review, questions and commentary regarding convicted child rapist Mary Kay Letourneau.

Police Handling of the Mentally Ill
A review of the current situation regarding how police handle the mentally ill and what is being done to improve it.

Jayson Blair Has Bipolar Disorder
Jayson Blair scandalized the journalism world by copying and fabricating dozens of news stories when he worked at the New York Times. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Viewing his actions in terms of a bipolar profile helps make his behavior more understandable.