Lindsay Clancy trial highlights the insanity defense in cases of postpartum psychosis

Jury selected for Lindsay Clancy's trial regarding postpartum psychosis.

Ongoing Murder Trial Captivates Public Interest “It’s kind of a cultural obsession,” remarked Peter Elikan, a criminal defense attorney from Boston, describing the public’s fascination with the case of a Massachusetts mother currently on trial for murdering her three children. Lindsay Clancy, aged 35, is facing three counts of first-degree murder following the discovery of […]

Jury selected for Lindsay Clancy’s trial regarding postpartum psychosis.

Jury selected for Lindsay Clancy's trial regarding postpartum psychosis.

Jurors Selected for Massachusetts Mother’s Triple Murder Trial The jury has been established for Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Clancy is accused of strangling her three children, while her defense argues that she was in the grip of severe postpartum psychosis at the time. The panel consists of 12 women and 6 men, finalized at Plymouth […]

Chatbots could increase psychosis risk in those at risk, mental health professionals caution

Chatbots could increase psychosis risk in those at risk, mental health professionals caution

Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly woven into our daily routines. Many of us use them for a variety of reasons—seeking advice, brainstorming, or even just chatting. While most find these interactions benign, mental health professionals have raised concerns that, for some vulnerable individuals, deep and emotionally charged exchanges with AI might actually exacerbate issues like […]

Illinois is the third state to limit AI use in mental health as experts caution against ‘AI psychosis’

Illinois is the third state to limit AI use in mental health as experts caution against 'AI psychosis'

Illinois Bans AI Chatbots in Mental Health Therapy The state of Illinois has enacted legislation prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence chatbots in mental health therapy. This new law prevents licensed mental health professionals from utilizing AI for treatment decisions and client communications. Additionally, it restricts recommendations for chatbot therapy tools, emphasizing traditional treatment options. […]