Aug 06 Former Clancy nanny testifies about mother's mental health issues before killings By Michael Casey, Associated Press Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, she lost significant weight, couldn't sleep and complained of postpregnancy mental health issues, the family’s former nanny testified at her murder trial Wednesday. But the nanny never worried the Massachusetts mother might… Continue reading
Jul 31 Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial visit the home where she killed her children By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Jurors in U.S. criminal cases often are expressly told not to visit the scene of the events in question. Continue reading
Jul 30 First responders testify about what they found after Lindsay Clancy killed her children By Michael Casey, Leah Willingham, Associated Press The testimony came a day after jurors listened to the anguished 911 call made by Clancy's then-husband. Continue reading
Jul 29 Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband testifies about the day she killed their 3 children By Michael Casey, Leah Willingham, Associated Press Lindsay Clancy had sought care from experts in postpregnancy mood disorders, was put on multiple psychiatric medications, and when nothing worked, checked in to a psychiatric hospital. She killed the children 19 days after she was discharged. Continue reading
Jul 28 As Lindsay Clancy goes to trial, here's what to know about postpartum psychosis By Laura Ungar, Associated Press Experts describe it as a mental health emergency affecting someone’s sense of reality. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 9:35 Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our… Continue watching
Jun 30 WATCH: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he was recovering from depression during months-long absence from Congress By Joshua Barajas Kean said Tuesday that a hospital visit months ago led to him being diagnosed with depression and, under doctors’ recommendations, remained at the hospital for treatment. Continue reading
May 24 Looksmaxxing may point to deeper body image issues in young men, mental health expert says By Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation A mental health professional explains how sensationalizing the extreme behaviors associated with “looksmaxxing,” rather than treating them as symptoms of mental health issues, can prevent boys and young men from receiving the care they need. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 6:30 The mental health toll and lifelong consequences of gun violence in America By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Gun violence continues to impact communities across the country daily. Many don't make the news, but create lifelong consequences for victims, their families and even entire neighborhoods. The normalization of shootings has created a persistent public health crisis. William Brangham… Continue watching
Apr 24 988 hotline linked to thousands fewer youth suicide deaths since launch, study finds By Devi Shastri, Associated Press Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges. Continue reading