The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis with Dr. Katrina Furey

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with intense and difficult topics regarding the Lindsay Clancy case.  Postpartum psychosis and postpartum mental health have been a recent topic of online discussion during the past few weeks due to the highly publicized murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Robbins is joined by Dr. Katrina Furey, a Yale trained board certified reproductive psychiatrist, the founder of Sound Psychiatry, a private practice serving patients in Connecticut and Florida, and the founder of Repro Psych Academy, an online interdisciplinary continuing access platform built to close the gap in reproductive health education. She’s also a clinical instructor at Yale University and consults for Connecticut’s access, mental health, and substance use for moms program. Dr. Furey is a frequent media contributor on perinatal mental health and postpartum psychosis, with credits including CNN, Newsweek, The New York Post, and a recent live appearance on Court TV to discuss postpartum psychosis as it relates to the Lindsay Clancy trial.  Dr. Robbins and Dr. Furey discuss the difference between postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression, how powerful hormonal and chemical shifts after childbirth can be, and what the warning signs look like in the days and weeks after delivery. They also connect over their concerns for both mothers and physicians due to the pitfalls of the healthcare system. Dr. Furey shares how her personal experience with postpartum, and the shame she went through, shifted her career projection. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of how someone can go from being a perfectly capable, loving mother, to someone who is at risk of hurting their own children.  Follow Dr. Katrina Furey - @drkatrinafurey Repro Psych Academy Postpartum Support International The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and Alliance IF YOU’RE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS LIKE... You: Have you heard about the Lindsay Clancy case? Also You: How could a mother hurt her own children?? 3AM You: Okay but how can I make sure that this never happens to me or someone I care about???  IF YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH HISTORY LOOKS LIKE THIS… What is the difference between postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and postpartum psychosis? Are intrusive thoughts normal? What are the warning signs of postpartum psychosis? Are people with postpartum psychosis aware of their actions? Why are mothers not more open about their postpartum experiences? Is it normal to feel shame for having bad mental health after childbirth? Should women with postpartum psychosis be hospitalized? What are delusions of control? Is postpartum psychosis genetic? What is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)? What are the tools used to diagnose postpartum illnesses? How much do environmental factors play a role in postpartum psychosis? What does the evidence show about treatment? What is ECT (electro convulsive therapy)? How should physicians go about treating postpartum psychosis and perinatal psychosis? What is the biology of postpartum psychosis? Is postpartum psychosis the same as schizophrenia? What resources exist to support mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety? Is postpartum psychosis rare? What are the symptoms and characteristics of postpartum psychosis? What is the risk of postpartum psychosis? Does having bipolar disorder increase risk for postpartum psychosis? What are the treatment options for postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression? What is hypomania? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Let’s continue the conversation! Leave us a voicemail with your questions at 754-CALLDOC (754) 225-5362. Nothing is off limits.  Follow Us on Instagram:  @callyourdoctorpodcast  @lucky.sekhon   @aliciarobbinsmd THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to instanthydration.com/CALLYOURDOCTOR and use our promo code CALLYOURDOCTOR for over 40% off your first subs