What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial hasn't just dominated headlines for its tragic story and true crime fascination. For many, it has prompted a groundswell of recognition and outrage around the barriers women face when seeking care, the lack of research on postpartum mental health conditions and little education for providers.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: PBS NewsHour · Aug 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
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WATCH: Presentation of evidence concludes in Lindsay Clancy trial(opens original report in a new tab)Testimony concluded Wednesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health. Closing arguments are expected… — PBS NewsHour
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