3: The Andrea Yates Case

The tragic case of Andrea Yates teaches us so much about a crucial aspect of forensic psychiatric assessments: the motivation behind horrendous crimes. Listen as we explore the interplay between psychosis and the ability to understand right from wrong, with a stunning criminal trial ripped right from the pages of a TV thriller. (Trigger warning: description of violent crime)

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Dr Michael Schirripa is a forensic psychiatrist who is your weekly guide on a fascinating, eye-opening and entertaining journey into all things Forensic Psychiatry! Explore the intriguing intersection between mental health, crime and the law as Dr Schirripa deep dives with you into the incredible cases that have established forensic psychiatry as the most amazing mental health specialty area. Let's look back at the history of forensic psychiatry, explore the key diagnoses and controversial issues and also examine the popular culture references to this compelling world!