Inside the Minds of Mothers: Postpartum Psychosis and Unthinkable Crimes

In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr.Yalda Safai takes an unflinching look at the tragic cases of mothers who killed their children while suffering from postpartum psychosis and were found not guilty by reason of insanity.

This episode goes beyond the headlines to examine the disturbing story of Andrea Yates and similar cases, exposing the interplay between mental illness and the criminal justice system. Watch to learn about the medical science behind postpartum psychosis, its symptoms, biological triggers like hormone shifts, immune system changes, and sleep deprivation, and why it's considered a psychiatric emergency.

00:00 Andrea's mental health struggles

04:41 Mental illness and criminal cases

07:32 Understanding postpartum psychosis risk factors

10:48 Immune system changes after birth

14:39 Understanding postpartum psychosis history

16:47 Encouragement for seeking treatment

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Freud and Felons is not another true crime podcast - it's a journey into the psychology of devious human behavior. I'm Yalda Safai, a psychiatrist who works with inmates, sits through courtrooms, and, just like you, am fascinated by a good true crime story. Instead of "How", let's dive into the "Why" behind the crimes.

Why do upstanding citizens just snap one day and murder their spouses?

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