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Postpartum Psychosis and the Mother on Trial | Charleston News
A mother accused of a horrific crime is at the center of a gripping legal battle over her mental state—was she suffering from postpartum psychosis, or experiencing a depressive episode? Experts clash over diagnosis, while forensic psychiatrists sift through medical records and interviews to untangle the truth. Meanwhile, a groundswell of public support emerges, as women rally outside courtrooms, voicing frustration with societal pressures, inadequate maternity leave, and the silence surrounding maternal mental health struggles. This case exposes the fragile line between mental illness and…
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