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ABQ RAW REPORTS
A Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF) is currently investigating a police encounter that resulted in the death of a man overnight.
Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a 911 call on Thursday shortly after 7:00 PM at an apartment complex. The complex is located at 6200 Indian School Rd NE. The caller said he was armed with a knife and he told 911 that people were shooting at him. The individual disclosed a diagnosis of schizophrenia and expressed intentions to kill someone. More Here
Mental health issues are common in the United States, affecting millions of people each year.
Prevalence
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- More than one in five adults in the U.S. have a mental illness
- One in 20 adults have a serious mental illness
- One in six adults have a substance use disorder
- More than one in five adults in the U.S. have a mental illness
- Half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14
Types of mental illness Major depression, Manic depression (bipolar disorder), Schizophrenia, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Dissociative disorders.
Impact
- Mental health disorders are a leading cause of disability
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 10–14
- The COVID-19 pandemic worsened mental health issues
Treatment
- Mental illness is treatable
- Most people with mental illness continue to function in their daily lives
- If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of mental illness, call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
