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Postpartum Psychosis and Medical Malpractice: What Illinois Families Should Know

Postpartum psychosis affects roughly 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 births, and while it is rare, it is also one of the most severe postpartum psychiatric conditions, carrying real risk...

Postpartum psychosis: What expectant parents and families should know

As the Lindsay Clancy trial brings postpartum psychosis into the spotlight, two Irish psychiatrists explain the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.

The Lindsay Clancy Case: Examining Postpartum Psychosis

Personal Perspective: When the mental health system fails a mother struggling with postpartum psychosis, the outcome can be fatal.

The Legacy of Lives Lost: Postpartum Psychosis From a Child’s Perspective

Personal Perspective: Why we need to prioritize family-centered, early-intervention models for parents experiencing postpartum psychosis.

Postpartum Depression or Psychosis? The Lifesaving Warning Signs Every Nigerian Family Must Watch For

Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are distinct conditions that impact maternal mental health in Nigeria, requiring compassionate support, professional evaluation, and...

‘Hey, I'm not okay': How a postpartum psychosis death led to more care for new moms

The Lindsay Clancy case has put a spotlight on postpartum psychosis, a rare psychiatric emergency that causes new mothers to completely break with reality. Heather Martin knows...

As Postpartum Psychosis Draws National Attention, The Motherhood Center Offers Clinical Expertise to Help Newsrooms Cove...

Dr. Catherine Birndorf, Co-Founder and Medical Director of the nation's leading perinatal mental health treatment center, is available to provide evidence-based information and con...

Reflections on Postpartum Mental Health

A mom reflects on postpartum mental health struggles, intrusive thoughts, and recovery, highlighting the need for support and understanding. The post Reflections on Postpartum Ment...

Agony of postpartum psychosis from symptoms to cause as Lindsay Clancy trial grips world

Lindsay Clancy is standing trial in the US accused of murdering her three children in what has been dubbed 'America's most heartbreaking murder trial'. Her defence claims she was i...

Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Prompts Patients and Doctors to Rethink Postpartum Care

Requests for advice from women with maternal mental health conditions, as well as health providers who care for them, have surged.

What moms need to know about postpartum psychosis and anxiety

The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disord...

When “Anxious” Is the Only Word a Mother Can Say 

A powerful story of postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, and the urgent need for faster, compassionate mental health care for a mom in crisis. The post When “Anxious” Is the Only Wo...

Postpartum Support International Calls for Reform as Lindsay Clancy Case Ends in Mistrial

PSI calls for legal reform after the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the ongoing struggle to address perinatal mental health issues. The post Postpartum Support International Calls for...

Murder case puts spotlight on postpartum psychosis

'Jenna died on a wait-list': Loved ones push for specialized postpartum psych care in B.C.

It would be Canada’s first in-patient perinatal unit where mothers experiencing severe mental illness during pregnancy or after childbirth could receive round-the-clock psychiatric...

A mom's story highlights the need for better perinatal mental health care

A mother from Iowa recounts her experience with postpartum psychosis, as the state is investing federal funding to improve access to perinatal mental health resources.

A Study of 400,000 Births Found a Troubling Link Between Postpartum Depression and Infant Death

A routine mental-health screening after childbirth has uncovered a troubling pattern: in a study of more than 400,000 births, infants whose mothers screened positive for depressive...

Postpartum Support International pide una reforma tras el cierre del caso de Lindsay Clancy por  juicio nulo. 

Postpartum Support International reclama una reforma legal tras el juicio nulo de Lindsay Clancy y pide mayor atención a la psicosis posparto. The post Postpartum Support Internati...

I met the darkest parts of myself during postpartum psychosis. The Lindsay Clancy trial meant I couldn’t stay silent

Moms who have been closely following the Lindsay Clancy murder trial reflect on their experiences of postpartum mental health crises and tell Rhian Lubin why the case has them spea...

What If Doctors Missed My Postpartum Psychosis, Too?

Lindsay Clancy’s story isn’t unthinkable. I know because it almost happened to me.

I decided to drown myself in a scalding hot bath and was convinced I'd eaten my baby. This is the horrifying reality of...

My heart was pounding in terror as I stared at the reflection in the mirror. My teeth were dotted with chunks of flesh - blood-red, fresh and oozing. Oh my god, my baby. Had I actu...

Telehealth and postpartum psychosis defy simple blame

A recent public discussion following a tragic event has reduced a complex clinical reality to a simplistic narrative: Telehealth, psychiatrists, or psychiatric medications must be...

Alanis Morissette ‘Dipped Into Psychosis’ During Postpartum Depression

“All I could picture was death and terrible things.”

The Intersection of OCD and Trauma in the Perinatal Period

Delve into the relationship between OCD and trauma, recognizing the signs and nuances of these intertwined experiences. The post The Intersection of OCD and Trauma in the Perinatal...