Justices and Mental Illness
It is believed that over 20% of U.S. adults suffer from some form of mental illness, and Supreme Court justices are no exception to this reality.
Historical Examples:
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Chief Justice John Rutledge (1790s):
- After his wife's death in 1792, Rutledge reportedly suffered intermittent episodes of depression, exacerbated by financial troubles.
- Following the Senate’s rejection of his nomination as Chief Justice, he attempted to drown himself but was rescued. He subsequently withdrew from public life until his death in 1800.
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Justice Henry Baldwin (1795-1844):
- In December 1832, reports indicated that Baldwin had been "seized with a fit of derangement."
- Baldwin missed the entire 1833 term after being hospitalized for "incurable lunacy" and returned to serve another eleven years until his death in 1844.
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Justice Frank Murphy (1940-1949):
- Known for his dissent in Korematsu v. U.S., Murphy became dependent on
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