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What is the treatment for postpartum psychosis, the condition central to the Lindsay Clancy trial?

27 August 2026 at 15:00

Clancy’s defense team argues she killed her three children under the condition, and should not be convicted of murder

Postpartum psychosis, a rare and severe mental illness, is central to the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. Her defense team argues that she killed her three children while experiencing the condition, which can cause hallucinations, delusions and rapid mood changes.

While the outcome of the trial may hinge on a determination of Clancy’s mental state, women who have experienced postpartum psychosis say the attention surrounding the case could help raise awareness about the need for better support, including more research and improved medical training.

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© Photograph: Mark Chavous/Pool The Enterprise/AP

© Photograph: Mark Chavous/Pool The Enterprise/AP

© Photograph: Mark Chavous/Pool The Enterprise/AP

Hogging weights, loud grunting and sweaty benches: 11 gym dos and don’ts from fitness experts

19 August 2026 at 17:00

Here’s what professionals have to say about good workout etiquette, from using equipment to being on your phone

I like to think of myself as a fairly laid-back person. Other people’s behavior is not my business. There is one notable exception: my gym nemesis.

He brings his computer to the gym and takes work conference calls at full volume. He has four to six pairs of dumbbells around him at all times – then doesn’t put them away. Intellectually I understand he is a fragile, flawed human like the rest of us, but in my gut I sometimes wonder if he arrived here from another galaxy.

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