In this episode, we talk with Dr. Catherine Birndorf, reproductive psychiatrist and Founder & Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York, to talk about postpartum psychosis, the challenges in perinatal mental health care, and what it takes to build meaningful support for women and families.

Dr. Birndorf shares:

• The clinical realities of postpartum psychosis — how it presents, how it’s distinguished from mood and anxiety disorders, and why rapid treatment matters
• The relationship between postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder
• The default treatment approaches, including hospitalization and medication
• Why developing a partial hospitalization program in the U.S. is so difficult — from insurance barriers to legal limitations
• Her mission-driven commitment to women’s mental health, inclu ...