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13 results for emerging psychosis

NTcommunity2011-10-11

Inquest into the death of Aaron Nathan Stagg

28y · Male·hanging

Aaron Nathan Stagg, 28-year-old man with likely Asperger's Syndrome and emerging paranoid psychosis, died by hanging on 5 March 2010 after a period of disengagement from mental health se…

psychiatrypsychologysystemrisperidone
WAhome2024-10-22

Inquest into the death of Dane Lindon Squires

35y · Male·Gunshot injury to the chest in a man with sharp force injuries to the neck and l…

…a large kitchen knife while appearing affected by methamphetamine and experiencing possible drug-induced psychosis. Police had been called to his home following an assault on a housemate. After emerging from his house n…

methamphetamine
SAhome2025-05-20

Coroner's Finding: Johnstone, Aaron George

43y · Male·methylamphetamine and heroin toxicity

…heroin toxicity while on home detention bail. He had a complex psychiatric history including depression, psychosis, PTSD, and polysubstance use disorder, with previous suicide attempts and admissions. He was engaged wit…

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VICcommunity2021-03-10

Finding into death of Casey Evan Cahill

19y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained on a train impact (pedestrian)

… involving methamphetamine, cannabis, cocaine, and alcohol. He was enrolled in the Headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program and was receiving treatment with antipsychotic medication (aripiprazole depot). Key clinical les…

psychiatryaddiction medicinesystemalcohol
TAShome2018-02-28

Coroner's Finding: Evans, Jillian and John

62y · Male·Mr Evans: self-inflicted gunshot wound to head and asphyxiation by hanging. Mrs …

In September 2013, Mr John Evans (62) killed his wife Jillian after he experienced psychosis manifesting as delusions about chemical infestation of their home. The coroner found Mr Evans was psycho…

psychiatrygeneral practicediagnosticcommunicationrisperidone
VIChospital2017-07-28

Finding into death of Nicole Susan Evans

33y · Female·blunt impact injuries to neck and chest

A 33-year-old woman with depression, anxiety, and emerging psychotic symptoms presented to the ED on two consecutive days (26 and 28 October 2013). Following the fi…

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VIChome2022-08-11

Finding into death of Christopher David French Hunter

31y · Male·hanging

Christopher Hunter, a 31-year-old with emerging paranoid psychotic disorder, was admitted to Delmont Private Hospital for 3 days before requesting discha…

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TASmental health2026-04-13

Coroner's Finding: de-identified DR

41y · Male·asphyxia due to neck compression following ligature suspension (hanging)

… family violence, homelessness, and financial crisis. In October 2023, he presented with acute mania and psychosis, requiring compulsory psychiatric hospitalization. After three weeks inpatient treatment, he was dischar…

psychiatryemergency medicinediagnosticcommunicationolanzapine
QLDhome2012-11-14

Galeano, Antonio Carmelo

39y · Male·Excited delirium, probably caused by amphetamine toxicity-induced psychosis. Dea…

Antonio Carmelo Galeano died in police custody on 12 June 2009 after a protracted struggle and multiple taser activations. He had acute amphetamine toxicity and was displaying excited delirium—a high-risk medical emergen…

emergency medicinepsychiatryproceduralcommunicationamphetamine
VIC2013-12-31

Finding into death of Wayne Joannou

26y · Male·Gunshot wound to head

…tric support mentioned as available, there was no documented psychiatric assessment of acute paranoia or psychosis post-procedure. Joannou continued using cocaine and other drugs despite the implant. Critical clinical l…

addiction medicinepsychiatrysystemcommunicationheroin
VICaged care2024-02-29

Finding into death of P L

92y · Female·Consequences of an assault

… 92-year-old woman with dementia died from consequences of an assault by another resident with unmanaged psychosis in an aged care facility. The assault occurred after the facility failed to adequately monitor, assess, …

geriatric medicinepsychiatrydiagnosticcommunicationantipsychotic medication
SAmental health2025-04-17

Coroner's Finding: Furlan, Mark John & Miller, Richard John

Male·Mark John Furlan: hypoxic brain injury due to acute neck compression due to hang…

Two men died by hanging while detained under inpatient treatment orders at Ward 2G of Royal Adelaide Hospital. Mark Furlan (50) died in 2018 after developing psychotic depression with suicidal ideation. The coroner found…

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WA2026-04-28

Inquest into the Death of Corey Desmond DEVREE

41y · Male·Ligature compression of the neck (hanging) and penetrating sharp force injury (s…

…nt request for a nurse appointment (14 October 2024) were not appropriately actioned, despite evidence of emerging mental health concerns. (2) Catastrophic delays in treatment needs assessment—Corey's assessment was defe…

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