In the News
Our Forensic Psychiatry faculty bring nationally recognized expertise to some of the most complex cases in the public eye. The articles and announcements below reflect their ongoing contributions to the field and the awards recognizing their leadership.
Important Notice Before Proceeding
The following articles lead to external media coverage involving forensic psychiatry, criminal proceedings, and legal decision‑making. Some content may address serious or sensitive subject matter discussed in a professional and legal context. These materials are intended for legal, judicial, academic, and professional audiences.
- Professional Leadership, Awards, and Academic Contributions
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Articles highlighting faculty leadership roles, honors, and contributions to the field of forensic psychiatry and related disciplines.
- Psychiatry's Susan Hatters Friedman begins term as president of the AAPL | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Susan Hatters-Friedman named recipient of the Seymour Pollack Distinguished Achievement Award | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Susan Hatters-Friedman Receives Distinguished Achievement Award | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- School of Law faculty member earns national award in forensics | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Adjunct Professor Earns Top Health Law Award | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Psychiatrists Can Take Steps To Protect Against Malpractice Claims | Psychiatric News
- Criminal Responsibility, Insanity, and Competency
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Articles focused on insanity defenses, competency, commitment decisions, and expert disagreement in court.
- The Mystery Behind Richard 'Beebo' Russell’s Stolen Plane Tragedy
- At hearing, experts share how Amish woman lost her sanity
- Judge orders Ruth Miller committed to behavioral health hospital after insanity verdict in son's drowning death at Atwood Lake
- State won't dispute insanity findings in Ruth Miller murder case
- Bionca Ellis trial: Expert witnesses clash over defendant's mental state at time of Julian Wood's murder
- Pt. 1: Dr Steven Noffsinger says Bionca Ellis was not insane when killing Julian Wood
- Pt. 2 : Dr Steven Noffsinger says Bionca Ellis was not insane when killing Julian Wood
- Pt. 3 : Dr Steven Noffsinger says Bionca Ellis was not insane when killing Julian Wood
- Medicine's Susan Hatters-Friedman says fairness and competency are key for defendants with mental illness | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Family‑Related Homicide
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Articles analyzing parents who kill their children, with emphasis on forensic, legal, and psychiatric frameworks.
- When parents kill: Forensic psychiatrists examine the motives behind unthinkable murders
- Shreveport massacre shocked Americans. Why do parents kill their kids?
- Chad Doerman Executed His 3 Young Sons in Front of His Wife and Stepdaughter
- Medicine’s Susan Hatters-Friedman discussed filicide | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Forensic Psychiatry and Law's Susan Hatters-Friedman explains factors that could compel a parent to kill their child | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Med's and Law's Susan Hatters-Friedman discusses cases of child murder by parents | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Medicine's Susan Hatters-Friedman discusses filicide murder case | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Lauren Dickason trial: Psych expert reveals killer’s last words to daughters - NZ Herald
- Psychiatric Disorders and Severe Mental Illness
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Coverage of postpartum psychosis, depression, SSRI research, and severe mental illness as they relate to criminal behavior and risk assessment.
- Psychiatry's Susan Hatters-Friedman discusses misconceptions of Munchausen syndrome by proxy | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Lindsay Clancy: Why a Mother Kills Her Children, Explained by Psychiatrist - Business Insider
- Med's and Law's Susan Hatters-Friedman discusses postpartum psychosis | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Medicine's Susan Hatters-Friedman discusses Andrea Yates and postpartum psychosis | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- Med and Law's Susan Hatters-Friedman discusses new study about SSRI's and Postpartum Depression | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- High‑Profile or Public‑Interest Cases
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Forensic psychiatric expertise applied to nationally or internationally prominent cases and media coverage.
- Medicine’s Susan Hatters-Friedman weighs in on forensic psychiatrists in Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
- The Mind of Those Who Kill, and Kill Themselves
- Psychiatry, Law and Public Understanding
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Articles examining how psychiatry and forensic issues are portrayed or misunderstood in media and entertainment.
- 1 In 3 Americans Use AI For Health Advice. These Online Services Are A Better Option
- ADHD And Autism Misinformation Is Spreading On Social Media—How To Find Trusted Mental Health Information
- 'Law & Order: SVU' Takes on a Corrupt Child Abuse Pediatrician
- AAPL Presidential Session to Examine Fictional Portrayals of Psychiatry | Psychiatric News
- How 'Star Wars' Can Help You Understand Serious Psychotic Disorders - Pacific Standard