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Postpartum psychosis or murder? Trial of mother who killed her kids spotlights mental health
Lindsay Clancy’s mental wellbeing will be a central question during her trial for strangling her three children to death
New investment into perinatal care could help Iowa mothers with mental health concerns
A Coalville mother recounts her experience with postpartum psychosis, as Iowa invests federal funding to improve access to perinatal mental health resources.
‘It’s mom’: Her plea stopped the attack. Now she fights for mental health care, not prison
Bleeding from multiple stab wounds, a Massachusetts mother looked up at her son lost in psychosis. Her simple plea pulled him back — and now she’s fighting the legal system to keep from losing him again.
Postpartum mental health: Understanding the baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network
Dr. Kimberly Samuels discusses postpartum baby blues, depression and psychosis and points out the warning signs.
Lindsay Clancy & The Crimes Of For-Profit Healthcare
A mass discussion has erupted in US society over Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts nurse and mother who killed her three children during an episode of postpartum psychosis, highlighting for many the devastating state of perinatal mental health care in this country. Right-wing media has feigned surpr
Lindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on postpartum psychosis and maternal mental health
‘Everything felt so real’: Mothers who experienced postpartum psychosis speak out amid Lindsay Clancy trial
Three mothers who survived postpartum psychosis describe their experiences with the condition — and what they want people following the Lindsay Clancy trial to know.
In Good Health: The Matter Of Maternal Mental Health Care
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial captivated the American public for weeks.Prosecutors charged Clancy with murdering her three children. They say she then tried to take her own life and that her injuries left her paralyzed from the waist down. Clancy’s lawyers say she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. But prosecutors say she planned the deaths.After seven days of deliberation, the jury remained deadlocked and the case ended in a mistrial.The trial has divided the nation and sparked conversations over about maternal mental health, raising questions over gaps in care for parents after giving birth. About one in five expecting or postpartum women in the U.S. experience mental health disorders. And according to a 2025 study, overall maternal mental health has dramatically dropped in the past seven years, with only 25 percent of moms reporting excellent mental health.What do we know – and don’t know – about maternal mental health care? And how can our systems be bolstered to help those who need it most after giving birth?If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking of harming yourself, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by phone and text. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is also available 24/7. You can text, call or chat at 1-833-TLC-MAMA. The Postpartum Support International also offers a helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or you can visit postpartum.net.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
As the Lindsay Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
Researchers estimate that the condition — a mental health emergency that is less common than postpartum depression — afflicts 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women after delivery.
As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget Maria Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense
AltaPointe Health celebrates $15 million BayPointe Hospital expansion
The additional beds are also intended to give children ages 5-19 faster access to care for psychosis, behavioral and mood disorders.
Look for the "pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from the latest "Healthful"
In the shadow of Clancy case, U.K. treatment of postpartum psychosis wins supporters
Britain’s trailblazing maternal mental healthcare program gains attention as the serious psychological condition comes under greater scrutiny.
World’s largest global prize for mental health science launches
A new scientific prize, the Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature, will celebrate breakthrough interventions for depression, anxiety and psychosis.
What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?
Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.That's the handbook used to identify mental health conditions, so patients often have a hard time getting proper care.The case has put a spotlight on maternal mental health and how its treated by the public and healthcare professionals. What does it reveal?WBUR’s Deborah Becker contributed reporting to this episode.It was produced by Megan Lim and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain, Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Strangled patient's sisters say unsafe psychosis care risks 'more deaths'
Richard Laversuch was strangled to death on a mental health ward by another patient.
Iowa mom shares postpartum journey as state expands 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.
Women’s health psychiatrist says she ‘100%’ believes that Lindsay Clancy experienced postpartum psychosis
Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter in acute psychosis killed another child
Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into Biddy Porter’s death hears
Attempted kidnapping, break-in at day care likely tied to mental health issues, docs say
Two separate incidents, which according to court documents, are likely related to mental health issues and drug psychosis.
What is postpartum psychosis? The condition is at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers say a rare mental health condition caused her to kill her three children. So what is postpartum psychosis, and why is it so difficult to diagnose and treat? NBC News' Erika Edwards reports.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial raises mental health questions for postpartum women
Dr. Monique Yohanan discusses postpartum psychosis and its distinction from depression amid the emotional Lindsay Clancy trial.
Woman Suffers AI Psychosis After Obsessively Generating AI Images of Herself
A woman working for a generative AI image startup says the tech led her into a manic bipolar episode, which triggered psychosis.
Experts Talk Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Amid Lindsay Clancy Trial
Whether Lindsay Clancy was suffering from undiagnosed postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children is central to her defense. Her Massachusetts murder trial is ongoing.
Preventative measures to take in navigating postpartum and postpartum psychosis
Lindsay Clancy and postpartum psychosis
The trial around Lindsay Clancy may be over for now, but it still leaves us with questions. On today’s episode, we talk to psychiatrists and patients to answer them: What is postpartum psychosis, exactly? Why don’t we know more about it? And what can you do if you are worried about a postpartum loved one?Interested in more stories on mental health? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Nearly 60% of college students with a psychosis diagnosis are not receiving the recommended mental health treatment
Despite a low overall prevalence of psychosis in the United States, affecting three percent of the population, this condition is a serious public health concern because people often delay seeking care ...
As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense
New Mexico advocates push for stronger maternal mental health support amid Lindsay Clancy trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A high-profile murder trial in Massachusetts is drawing renewed attention to maternal mental health issues and prompting conversations about support systems available to parents in New Mexico.Lindsay Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but her defense team argues she is not criminally responsible because she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. […]
A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later
Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.
Experts clash over mental health issues in Clancy trial
Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. The defense argues that Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. Fox News' Madison Scarpino reports the latest.
Iowa mom shares postpartum journey as state expands 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.
AI for breast cancer risk prediction goes DTC, regulatory cloud over Utah sandbox, and AI psychosis
In this edition of STAT's Health Tech: The story of a startup taking its algorithm for breast cancer risk prediction directly to patients, and more.
Will Sharpe Jokes Unlike His Artist Character in “In Waves”, His Art ‘Looks Like Somebody Is Going Through Psychosis’ (Exclusive)
Sharpe voices AJ in the new animated film ‘In Waves,’ which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 14
Louisiana health notes: A new Livingston Parish hospital, $50K for psychosis care and more.
Louisiana nonprofit benefit raises $50K to support early psychosis care
PET imaging links psychosis to Alzheimer's-related brain findings
New imaging research suggests that many adults who develop psychosis-related hallucinations or delusions later in life show brain changes associated with AD and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Port Talbot woman's journey from psychosis to mental health nurse
Ayla was sectioned and missed years of school - now she's a graduate on a mission to help.
New study raises concerns about AI chatbots fueling delusional thinking
First major study on ‘AI psychosis’ suggests chatbots can encourage delusions among vulnerable people
Dwarf Fortress Creator Calls Out One Of AI's Biggest Issues: Bosses
'Everyone I know, their bosses are slowly getting psychosis'
The dirtiest places on an airplane; testing for a breast cancer gene mutation; the evolution of esophageal cancer; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: WKRN News 2 (heat-related illness); NBC News (how bad will flu and COVID be this winter?); AAA’s The Extra Mile (the dirtiest places on an airplane); WKRN News 2 (again) (measles in Tennessee); and The Tennessean and Healthline (new COVID vaccines). Schaffner also spoke to the EMJ European Medical Journal for a Q&A interview. Tuya Pal, MD, Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a New York Times story about testing for a breast cancer gene mutation. Michael Gibson, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a MedPage Today story about the epidemiologic evolution of esophageal cancer. Medpage Today writer Shannon Fritz quoted Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Pain Medicine, who answered questions about a street drug called cychlorphine. Becker’s Behavioral Health picked up the story. WSMV Channel 4 News reporter Diana Rocco interviewed Michael Caucci, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology, for a story about postpartum psychosis and the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
A tragedy & a trial shine a spotlight on new moms’ mental health
The Lindsay Clancy trial shines a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and other forms of perinatal mental health issues; treatment and education are vital and available
Why does early treatment matter for psychotic episodes?
Early treatment for psychosis can improve recovery and challenge the idea that mental illness means a lifetime of suffering.
Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy's has put the condition in the spotlight. Women who have had it call for more research and understanding of a difficult mental illness.
Lindsay Clancy was having 'one of her best days,' ex-husband says. Then everything changed.
Patrick Clancy testified his ex-wife Lindsay was having "one of her best days." But psychosis can change suddenly.
Survey: Most Massachusetts residents unaware of cannabis mental health risks
A state survey of more than 11,000 Massachusetts residents found widespread misunderstanding about the mental health risks tied to regular marijuana use, including links to psychosis and schizophrenia.
Postpartum psychosis not listed in standard mental health handbook, leaving many without guidance
Mental health: Psychosis patients failed by lack of official data
Margaret Gibney, who cares for a loved one with psychosis, says they are struggling to access help.
As a neurologist, I know the brain. Then my postpartum psychosis began.
I smiled through checkups, believing my own script: 'I am OK. I am thankful. I am happy.' But my mind quietly betrayed me.
Brain scan method may improve diagnosis, treatment of psychosis
Vanderbilt Health study identifies two previously unreported subtypes of psychosis based on an analysis of structural brain scans.
‘America’s saddest murder trial’: mental health in focus in Lindsay Clancy case
Jurors hear from host of medical experts as defence says postpartum psychosis caused young mother to kill children
Patrick Clancy opens up about kids, mental health in extended interview
Patrick Clancy believes that there are “compassionate” ways to handle cases where postpartum psychosis and mental health issues lead to violence.
Clancy trial sparks need for postpartum mental health care education, expert says
With the spotlight on postpartum mental health amid the Lindsay Clancy trial, the medical director of Allegheny Health Network’s Women’s Behavioral Health Clinic said many people are “suffering in silence” from postpartum depression and psychosis. Dr. Ewurama Sackey, a psychiatrist, is director of the clinic within AHN’s Psychiatry and Behavioral
New flu strain emerging as a severe health threat
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to warn of a new strain of the flu that is spiking hospitalizations across the country and newfound risks of medical marijuana's link to psychosis.
My postpartum mental health meant I spent five months on a mother and baby unit
Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.
Crouse Health expert explains the difference between ‘baby blues,’ postpartum depression and psychosis
SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Becoming a mom can be an exciting new chapter. But in the days after birth, many new moms can experience what’s known as the “baby blues.” “Du…
Beyond the Clancy trial, a frank discussion on postpartum health
A high-profile case in Massachusetts is helping spread awareness about postpartum psychosis.
Your Skin Could Be Warning You About Mental Health Trouble
Skin conditions in people with first-episode psychosis may signal a higher risk of depression and suicidal behavior, offering a potential early warning marker for clinicians.
OB-GYN on maternal mental health after mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case
Dr. La Tanya Hines, an OB-GYN with Kaiser Permanente, discusses postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.