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A team of forensic psychiatrists and psychologists providing Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), expert witness testimony, and specialized consultations in civil, criminal, and institutional cases. The Maia Institute, a group of Expert Mental Health Consultants, offers services nationwide in both English and Spanish, as well as American Sign Language (ASL), with base locations in Washington DC Metro Area and Northern VA, as well as in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. The Maia Institute focuses on the provision of expert consultations on matters of mental health and law, psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological assessments, and consultation services for institutions seeking to optimize mental health, its delivery, or compliance with regulations. In addition, Maia Institute offers clinical consultation services on distinct patient populations, such as Sports Psychiatry, Treatment-Resistant Illnesses, Medication Assisted Treatment of Addiction, Alternative and Complementary Treatment of Mental Illness, and the Management of Mental Illnesses in conjunction with severe medical or neurological pathology.

12/24/2025

With ACA open enrollment closed and enhanced subsidies set to expire, millions of Americans—especially those relying on behavioral health coverage—face higher premiums and potential disruptions starting January 1. Without congressional action, rising costs could limit access to mental health care and increase uncompensated emergency department visits, placing added strain on the health system.
https://www.ajmc.com/view/aca-subsidy-expiration-raises-concerns-for-behavioral-health-access-and-ed-strain?

With ACA subsidies expiring, experts warn coverage losses could worsen access to behavioral health care and emergency department strains.

12/22/2025

Children need people—not bots—when it comes to mental health support. As access to care becomes harder and more young people struggle, turning to AI chatbots highlights a system under pressure, not a solution.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/15/children-need-mental-health-care-provided-by-humans-not-chatbots

Letter: Dr Roman Raczka says artificial intelligence can’t replace therapist-led care, even though it can offer benefits

12/19/2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation authorizing a tightly regulated form of medical aid in dying for certain terminally ill adults, set to take effect in September 2026 after safeguards are established by the Illinois Department of Public Health and healthcare systems. Known as “Deb’s Law,” Senate Bill 1950 limits eligibility to adults with a terminal diagnosis of six months or less to live, requires confirmation by two physicians, demonstrated mental capacity, multiple witnessed requests, and self-administration of the medication.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a bill authorizing a strictly regulated form of medical assistance in dying for certain terminally ill adults. The option will be available in Septembe...

12/17/2025

Germaine v Day [2024] IEHC 420 is a significant High Court decision on nervous shock in medical negligence, offering a clear and instructive application of the strict criteria established in Kelly v Hennessy, despite the plaintiff’s claim ultimately failing. The judgment reinforces the limits of liability for psychiatric injury in Ireland, confirming that recovery requires a recognisable, shock-induced psychiatric illness directly caused by the defendant’s act or omission and arising from actual or apprehended physical injury.
https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/What-we-think/Nervous-shock-and-negligence-claims-Lessons-from-Germaine-v-Day

The High Court’s decision in Germaine v Day [2024] IEHC 420 marks a significant moment in the development of Irish jurisprudence on nervous shock claims, particularly in the context of medical negligence. Whilst the plaintiff’s claim was ultimately unsuccessful, the judgment provides a detailed ...

12/15/2025

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming forensic psychiatry by streamlining administrative work and report production, while also raising concerns about privacy, bias, and the possibility of fabricated or misleading information. As new safeguards and guidelines emerge, forensic psychiatrists play a key role in shaping responsible and ethical AI integration.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), including the large language model ChatGPT, has introduced potential new opportunities and challenges to the practice of forensic psychiatry. These powerful AI-based tools may offer substantial benefits in administrative tasks, report generation, and record s...

12/12/2025

A psychiatrist is set to testify that Gabriella Sears, accused in the gruesome 2021 killing of Darren Middleton in Kelowna, should be found not criminally responsible due to a severe mental disorder. The long-delayed case continues to unfold as the court weighs expert findings on her psychosis and fitness for criminal responsibility.

A psychiatrist is expected to testify that the person accused of killing a man in Kelowna's Rutland area and mutilating his body should be found not criminally responsible, following a ruling on admis

12/10/2025

Nearly a decade after the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting, a federal judge ruled that accused gunman Robert Dear remains incompetent to stand trial despite years of treatment. The latest forensic evaluation suggests he’s unlikely to regain competency soon, raising new questions about the future of the case.
https://www.courthousenews.com/man-accused-of-attacking-colorado-springs-fertility-clinic-remains-incompetent-to-stand-trial-10-years-later/

One year into Robert Dear being forcibly medicated, a forensic psychologist found it unlikely the suspected Planned Parenthood shooter will be restored to competency to stand trial “within a reasonable time,” despite the crime nearing it’s 10-year anniversary.

12/08/2025

A court-ordered capacity evaluation is underway for Decarlos Brown Jr., accused in the fatal light-rail stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, as questions arise about his mental competency and history of untreated schizophrenia. The results will shape how this high-profile North Carolina case proceeds in the coming months.

Decarlos Brown Jr.’s case highlights NC’s rising demand for court-ordered mental health evaluations and capacity restoration treatment.

12/05/2025

A growing number of older Americans are dying by su***de with fi****ms, highlighting a quiet national crisis. Between 2009 and 2023, over 63,000 people aged 70 and older took their lives with handguns, with Nevada having the second-highest rate among older residents, according to data compiled by The Trace and the CDC.
https://knpr.org/show/knprs-state-of-nevada/2025-11-14/study-nevada-has-second-highest-rate-for-death-by-su***de-with-a-firearm

Older men in rural areas are particularly vulnerable, says research by The Trace. Experts say isolation, access to guns are factors.

12/03/2025

The Rockefeller Institute highlights recent legislative and administrative changes in New York that reduce federal funding for healthcare providers, including those serving mental health, substance-use, and physical disability patients.
https://www.rockinst.org/blog/an-option-for-the-state-to-maximize-federal-funding-for-safety-net-hospitals-with-inpatient-psychiatric-units/

A directed payment template could facilitate the targeting of resources to the state’s safety net providers that provide inpatient psychiatric care in lieu of state-only payments, backfilling lost federal resources.

12/01/2025

Lawsuits allege OpenAI’s ChatGPT caused serious psychological harm, including the death of 17-year-old Amaurie Lacey, due to alleged insufficient safety measures. Another case claims the AI manipulated a Canadian user, triggering a severe mental health crisis.
https://fortune.com/2025/11/07/chatgpt-open-sam-altman-su***de-lawsuits-17-year-old/

OpenAI called the situations “incredibly heartbreaking” and said it was reviewing the court filings to understand the details.

11/28/2025

Research shows high rates of mental illness among people on death row, with one study finding that 43% of those executed between 2000 and 2015 had documented mental-health diagnoses—likely an underestimate due to undiagnosed cases. Studies also reveal a strong link between mental illness and “volunteer” executions, with nearly 88% of prisoners who waived appeals suffering from mental illness or substance use disorders, many showing conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, and prior su***de attempts.
https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-about-the-death-penalty-execution-of-prisoners-with-severe-mental-illness

In 2002, a Gallup poll found that 75% of Americans opposed executing individuals who have severe mental illnesses. Many people believe that the...

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