About this episode

This episode discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial and explores the complexities of mental health and communication within families.

Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, postpartum psychosis, and the deaths of children, and includes detailed discussion of the Lindsay Clancy case. The Lindsay Clancy trial revealed a family that was educated, involved, genuinely, and yet still could not see how much danger their family member was in. This is not an episode about what the Clancys did wrong. It's about why people conceal what they're going through even from the people closest to them, and what questions actually work when you're worried about someone you love. In this episode, you'll learn: - The research on which question phrasings actually produce honest disclosure, and which shut it down - What HIPAA does and does not prevent you from telling a family member's provider - How to follow up after the first conversation, and what to observe when the answers don't match what you're seeing Resources Whitney recommends: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net The Columbia Protocol for families, friends, and neighbors is available free online Whitney Goodman is a Licensed…

People in this episode

Host: Whitney Goodman

Topics covered

• mental health
• postpartum psychosis
• suicide prevention
• family dynamics
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Postpartum Support International, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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