mental disorder
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According to a recent study on wearable fitness users in Canada, where one in four people sport a wearable medical device, demographic characteristics associated with wearing devices to monitor sleep include having a mental disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
People suffering from a mental disorder which might affect the making of the request would not be allowed to proceed.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
It’s possible, Levenson said, that the defense will be able to present compelling evidence of mental disorder to prosecutors to resolve the case before trial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
His defense contended that Edwards’ “autistic spectrum mental disorder … makes an individual susceptible to suggestion.”
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2025
It’s almost a mental disorder, but there’s a sort of scale.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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