Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: Key Signs and Insights

WHO:

CBS News Health - Lindsay Clancy, a 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children.

CBS News Health - Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist.

CBS News Health - Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor.

WHAT:

CBS News Health - The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has brought attention to postpartum psychosis.

CBS News US - Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha discussed mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis, in a special edition of "Healthful."

WHY:

CBS News Health - The healthcare system may be failing mothers experiencing postpartum psychosis.

HOW:

CBS News Health - Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider has treated patients with postpartum psychosis, a rare and severe mental health emergency.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 12:41 UTC)

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of killing her three children, has sparked a significant discussion about postpartum psychosis. In a special edition of "Healthful," Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist, and Kriti Lodha, a survivor of postpartum psychosis, highlighted the urgent need for better support for mothers facing this severe mental health condition. Dr. Haider emphasized that the healthcare system may be failing these mothers, as he shared his experiences treating patients with this rare and serious mental health emergency.