The Lindsay Clancy trial has raised difficult questions about mental health care, what happens when someone knows something is wrong, and what it can feel like when you keep asking for help but don’t feel heard.
But this episode is not about determining Lindsay Clancy’s criminal responsibility.
It’s about something bigger.
After I posted a reel responding to courtroom testimony about Lindsay’s attempts to seek mental health care, the video reached more than 200,000 views and hundreds of comments. I also received private messages from parents, partners, grandparents, people who have spent years navigating mental health treatment, and mental health professionals themselves.
And so many of the stories had the same underlying message:
I asked for help.
I knew something was wrong.
I tried to explain it.
I didn’t feel understood.
That response made me realize that the conversation wasn’t really about one person or one trial.
It was about how many people recognize the experience of struggling to communicate that something is wrong while simultaneously trying to navigate a complicated mental health system.
In this episode, I talk about the difficulty of advocating for yourself when you’re already struggling, the disconnect that can happen between different providers, and the reality that patients, families, and mental health professionals can all be frustrated by the same complicated system.
I also talk about an important distinction:
Understanding is not excusing.
Trying to understand what happened, what someone experienced, or what may have contributed to a situation does not mean excusing harmful or devastating behavior.
And eventually, this conversation moves beyond Lindsay Clancy and becomes much more personal.
Because you don’t have to know what is wrong to know that something has changed.
You don’t have to diagnose yourself.
You don’t have to know what treatment you need.
But you also don’t have to remove yourself from the conversation about your own experience.
If you’ve ever thought:
“Something is wrong, but I don’t know how to explain it.”
Or if you’ve advocated for someone you love and felt like nobody was listening, this conversation is for you.
The question I want to leave you with is:
Have you ever known something wasn’t right, but started doubting your own knowing because somebody else couldn’t see it?
If this episode gives language to something you’ve experienced, share it with someone who may need to hear it.
Important Note
This episode is commentary and discussion, not medical or legal advice.
I am not a therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist, physician, or licensed clinical social worker. I do not diagnose, prescribe, or determine appropriate levels of psychiatric care.
I am also not making a determination about Lindsay Clancy’s criminal responsibility or whether any individual clinician provided appropriate care.
The purpose of this conversation is to explore what people are experiencing and why this particular testimony resonated with so many people.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please seek support from an appropriately qualified mental health professional or crisis resource.
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