This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mdkathih Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8091.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: All medical records are sealed and difficult to get in MD. Mental health records are incredibly hard to get -- even patients cannot get them easily. It is unlikely that you'll be able to get them, especially if he was not a direct ancestor (like a parent or grandparent). You could get his death certificate and see what is listed for the cause of death. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.