Maia Institute

07/30/2025

The forensic psychology team had conducted an in-depth examination to determine the cause of death of Deputy Expert Diplomat Arya Daru Pangayunan, who was found dead with his face wrapped in yellow duct tape at the Guest House Gondia in Central Jakarta on July 8. While the investigation was still ongoing and no preliminary results had been released, investigators had questioned five witnesses—including Arya’s wife, colleagues, a boarding house guard, and a neighbor.
https://voi.id/en/news/496842

The forensic psychology team has conducted a series of examinations to reveal the cause of death of the Deputy Expert Diplomat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) Arya Daru Pangayunan.

07/28/2025

The mother of a University of Texas student who was fatally stabbed raised concerns before a court hearing to determine if her son’s killer could be released from a mental health facility. Kendrex White, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity due to a severe mental illness, appeared in court as a judge considered whether he was stable enough to reenter the public.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/courts/2025/07/02/kendrex-white-scheduled-for-hearing-to-determine-possible-release-from-mental-health-facility/84449106007/

Kendrex White, who fatally stabbed a fellow UT student in 2017, will appear in court July 17 for a hearing to determine if he is well enough to be …

07/25/2025

Sebastian Andrews, found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity in the 2023 killing of his neighbor, was committed to a psychiatric facility for 50 years. The decision followed expert testimony confirming Andrews was suffering from a serious mental illness during the incident.
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/sebastian-andrews-wilton-killing-insanity-20400627.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The defendant stabbed his neighbor 104 times during the brutal attack.

07/23/2025

Virginia hospitals are warning of severe financial impacts—over $2 billion annually—due to Medicaid and program cuts in a new law signed by President Trump, which could leave nearly 12 million people without insurance. This could lead to increased uncompensated care, driving up healthcare costs for everyone and potentially forcing rural hospitals to downsize or shut down.
https://www.wric.com/news/politics/capitol-connection/experts-warn-hospitals-could-close-health-insurance-premiums-could-jump-after-trump-signs-big-beautiful-bill/

Virginia’s hospitals are sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump signed his big beautiful bill into law.

07/18/2025

Rescue teams in Texas continue searching for victims after flash floods killed over 100 people, including 30 children. Volunteers and responders stay focused despite emotional strain, especially when children are involved. Mental health expert notes that stress builds over time, often leading to guilt, flashbacks, or isolation. Support from peers and loved ones is crucial for recovery.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2025/07/09/texas-floods-search-first-responders-mental-health/0f1c516e-5cc6-11f0-a293-d4cc0ca28e5a_story.html

07/16/2025

This study analyzed 268 medical malpractice cases in China (2012–2022) involving psychiatric inpatients. Su***de accounted for 32.5% of cases, with higher rates in tertiary hospitals and developed regions. Key su***de risk factors included hospital type, past suicidal behavior, certain psychiatric diagnoses, and medical faults like regulation violations and breaches of care duty.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1545173/abstract

Abstr act ： Objective: This study aims to reveal the su***de risk factors in specific situations of medical malpractice. Methods: We conducted a systematic a...

07/14/2025

Several new or proposed policies across multiple federal agencies could significantly limit access to mental health and substance use disorder services, despite rising mental health challenges in the U.S. These changes impact areas such as insurance coverage, agency funding, and services for vulnerable groups.
https://updates.apaservices.org/new-policies-affecting-access-to-mental-health-care

Recent federal actions could substantially reduce access to mental health care and substance use disorder services amid escalating nationwide mental health needs.

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

A 12-year-old girl, Sarah Niyimbona, died by su***de at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in April. She was one of four suicidal patients endangered by the Spokane hospital, as discovered by the Washington Department of Health. The hospital repeatedly failed to follow safety standards and its own policies for screening and supervising suicidal patients. In Sarah's case, there was a delayed response when she left the pediatrics floor, went to a parking garage, and jumped from the fourth floor. She died in the emergency room two hours later, leading to a state investigation and a malpractice lawsuit by her family.
https://rangemedia.co/providence-hospital-endanger-patients-spokane/

State health records show repeated safety violations at Providence Sacred Heart hospital

06/30/2025

A Washington Department of Health investigation found that Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane put four suicidal patients at risk this year, including 12-year-old Sarah Niyimbona, who died by su***de in April. Investigators reported that the hospital repeatedly violated safety protocols by failing to properly screen and supervise patients with suicidal thoughts. In Sarah’s case, staff also delayed responding after she left the pediatric psychiatric unit and jumped from a parking garage. She died two hours later in the emergency room.
https://rangemedia.co/providence-hospital-endanger-patients-spokane/

State health records show repeated safety violations at Providence Sacred Heart hospital

06/27/2025

An NHS Trust and a former ward manager have been found guilty of breaching health and safety laws following the 2015 death of 22-year-old mental health patient Alice Figueiredo at Goodmayes Hospital. While both were cleared of more serious manslaughter charges, the case involved one of the longest jury deliberations in English legal history.
https://www.inquest.org.uk/alice-figueiredo-trial-closes

9 June 2025

06/25/2025

A mother is suing the Androscoggin County Jail and its medical contractor over the death of her 25-year-old son, Trevor Saunders, who died from pneumonia complications while in custody. The lawsuit claims that jail staff ignored his worsening condition for weeks, during which he developed infected bedsores.
https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-lawsuits-over-jail-death-trevor-saunders-androscoggin-county/65025107

Trevor Saunders died of pneumonia, which lawsuits link to untreated bed sores connected to an earlier stroke.