Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis on the map
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
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"'This isn't me, I've never been like this before.'"
— Paula Musgrove , Other
"She was unable to conform her behavior to the rule of law and she had no appreciation for the wrongfulness of her act."
— Paul Zeizel , Academic
"'She was having one of her best days.'"
— Patrick Clancy , Other
"A woman can appear fine one minute and be really ill a little bit later."
— Jennifer Payne , Academic
Key People
Jennifer Payne is a reproductive psychiatry expert at the University of Virginia.
Lindsay Clancy is a mother charged with killing her three children, allegedly suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Meghan Cliffel is a mother who experienced postpartum psychosis.
Patrick Clancy is the husband of Lindsay Clancy who has publicly expressed his support for her amidst the allegations.
Paula Musgrove is the mother of Lindsay Clancy who testified about her daughter's struggles.
Paul Zeizel is a clinical and forensic psychologist who testified in the trial.
Susan Hatters-Friedman is a forensic psychiatry professor at Case Western Reserve University.
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Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
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