Lindsay Clancy was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications over four months before the deaths of her children, with only four monitored by state programs. Testimony revealed she attended only two therapy sessions, raising concerns about psychiatric practices focusing on medication rather than patient understanding. Studies show a decline in psychotherapy in psychiatric visits and patient complaints about treatment quality.
Key facts
- Lindsay Clancy received 13 psychiatric medications through over 30 prescriptions.
- Only four of the medications were monitored by Massachusetts's prescription program.
- Clancy attended only two psychotherapy appointments despite recommendations for weekly sessions.
- Psychotherapy involvement in outpatient visits fell from 44.4% in 1996-1997 to 21.6% in 2015-2016.
- A 2024 study found patients reported inadequate communication and impersonal treatment.
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