Inside the Lindsay Clancy Case: Postpartum Psychosis or Premeditated Murder?

The Lindsay Clancy case is at the center of national conversation, raising critical questions about mental illness, responsibility, and the legal system.

In this episode of Freud and Felons, Dr. Yalda Safai dives into the complexity of the case, explaining the medical realities of postpartum psychosis, the truth about psychiatric medications, and the exact requirements for an insanity defense in court. Learn why postpartum psychosis is so rare and misunderstood, how mental health treatment is more trial-and-error than most people realize, and what doctors actually saw and missed in Lindsay Clancy’s condition before the tragedy.

00:00 Lindsay Clancy trial overview

04:56 Discussing Lindsay's mental health condition

09:03 Discussing Lindsay's mental health treatment

12:47 Postpartum period and mental health

13:59 Determining postpartum period for trial

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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.

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