The Wellness Files with Kari Beal
Published on Sep 3, 2026, 1:25:50 PM
Total time: 00:21:27
Reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Neha Hudepohl, Prisma Health, joins the show to discuss the complexities of postpartum psychosis in light of the national conversation surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial. Dr. Hudepohl explains the critical differences between postpartum depression and psychosis, outlines key warning signs, and details how families can identify a psychiatric emergency to seek life-saving support.
00:00 - Intro: The Lindsay Clancy case and PPP context
03:21 - Dr. Hudepohl’s background & Prisma Health programs
04:58 - What is postpartum psychosis? Key symptoms to watch for
07:22 - Assessing risks of self-harm and emergency responses
09:16 - Sleep deprivation, genetics, and hormonal triggers
10:49 - Prevention plans & specialized reproductive psychiatry
11:43 - The difference: Postpartum depression vs. psychosis
12:57 - Why symptoms wax and wane (the lucidity challenge)
15:09 - How partners can support recovery and sleep restoration
17:16 - Holistic treatment: Medication, therapy, and family care
18:10 - Overcoming the fear of child separation during hospitalization
20:34 - Outro: Accessing the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
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