{"id":93560,"date":"2026-09-10T11:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=93560"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:18:21","slug":"postpartum-depression-vs-postpartum-psychosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/postpartum-depression-vs-postpartum-psychosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Postpartum depression vs. postpartum psychosis: What are key differences, symptoms and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_93630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93630\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93630\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/10105356\/GettyImages-1383919589-postpartum-depression-web.webp\" alt=\"mother holding a baby and prescription while talking with a doctor. Postpartum depression affects about one in five mothers, while postpartum psychosis is less prevalent, affecting one to two women per 1,000 births. Both conditions require medical attention. Photo: Getty Images.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-93630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Postpartum depression affects about one in five mothers, while postpartum psychosis is less prevalent, affecting one to two women per 1,000 births. Both conditions require medical attention. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Debates about postpartum depression are all over the news.<\/p>\n<p>A Massachusetts mom named Lindsay Clancy <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courttv.com\/tag\/lindsay-clancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was recently on trial<\/a> for killing her three young children.<\/p>\n<p>Clancy\u2019s lawyers said she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors insisted that she knew right from wrong and was in control of her actions during the killings. The judge declared a mistrial after jurors couldn\u2019t agree on a verdict in the gruesome case.<\/p>\n<p>To add fuel to the postpartum fire, Hayden Panettiere, star of television shows Heroes and Nashville, <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legacy.com\/legacy\/notable-deaths\/hayden-panettiere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recently died <\/a>unexpectedly at the age of 36. Her sudden death rekindled the controversy over Neutrogena\u2019s <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/hayden-panettiere-neutrogena-postpartum-depression-backlash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abrupt dismissal <\/a>of Panettiere as a brand representative after she spoke out publicly about her postpartum depression.<div class=\"su-callout-box col-xs-12 col-sm-6 right\" style=\"background-color:#dce4e7; color:#2e3b44;\">\n<h4><strong>Key takeaways about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Postpartum depression affects about one in five birth mothers and one in seven birth partners. It can develop any time during the first year after childbirth, causing symptoms such as sadness, hopelessness, irritability and difficulty connecting with the baby.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Baby blues&#8221; are temporary and affect up to 85% of new mothers, while postpartum depression is more severe and longer lasting.<\/li>\n<li>Postpartum psychosis is rare, affecting one to two mothers per 1,000 births, but is very serious, causing symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disconnection from reality.<\/li>\n<li>Experts stress that postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are distinct conditions with different symptoms, risks and treatments, though both require medical attention.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Political commentators have, of course, waded into the fray \u2013 some even questioning whether postpartum depression is a real mental illness. Podcast host Matt Walsh went viral <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/2089342278099759208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2089342278099759208%7Ctwgr%5E37349a89591657f556894fea74b939a276afae43%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftvtattle.herokuapp.com%2Fadmin%2Fpost_items%2Fnew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for his comment <\/a>that \u201cmuch of the depression\u201d is really just a \u201cselfish\u201d person adjusting to having to deal with the needs of another.<\/p>\n<p>While recent events have brought issues about postpartum depression to the fore, pregnancy-related mental health issues have been concerning for years \u2014 and for good reason. Mental health issues cause more pregnancy-related deaths than any other cause, more than hemorrhage, more than infection, more than embolism. Contrary to the dismissive comments of some podcasters, suicide and overdose are the most prevalent causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women.<\/p>\n<p>With all of the debate about postpartum depression and psychosis, we wanted to check with an expert. We spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/provider\/melissa-kwitowski-phd\/\">Melissa Kwitowski<\/a>, a clinical psychologist with a doctorate in psychology, who is the program director for Perinatal Behavioral Health Pathways, a division of the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/medschool.cuanschutz.edu\/psychiatry\/PatientCare\/colorado-center-for-women&apos;s-behavioral-health-wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women\u2019s Behavioral Health and Wellness<\/a> in the Department of Psychiatry at the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/medschool.cuanschutz.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is postpartum depression real?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPostpartum depression is very real,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s relatively common.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne in five birth mothers and one in seven birth-partners suffers from postpartum depression.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But it is not the same as postpartum psychosis, the diagnosis which surfaced in the Clancy case. There are actually several distinct categories of postpartum behavioral health challenges that can emerge following pregnancy and childbirth. Among these are: the \u201cbaby blues,\u201d postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the &#8216;baby blues?&#8217;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The mildest form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/behavioral-health-supports-womens-mental-health\/\">emotional distress<\/a> people can suffer after having a baby is known as the \u201cbaby blues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBaby blues refers to the period of the first two weeks after delivery in which a majority of people \u2013 as many as 85% \u2013 report mood and anxiety issues,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>The baby blues can include crying for no reason, difficulty sleeping, irritability and appetite changes.<\/p>\n<p>Medical experts believe that hormonal changes, lack of sleep and the stress of a major life transition cause some mild depression for many new moms.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Baby blues vs. postpartum depression: What&#8217;s the difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For one thing, postpartum depression is less common than the baby blues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile baby blues affects 85% of birthing mothers, postpartum depression impacts one in five women (20%) and one in seven birth partners (14%),\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>But she cautions people about minimizing the incidence of postpartum depression \u2014 whether it\u2019s mild or more severe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s a large degree of underreporting in this area, and likely the true rates of these conditions are higher than our estimates,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>Postpartum depression is a more severe, longer-lasting form of depression than the baby blues. It can start immediately after childbirth, or it can emerge months later.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt can happen up to any point up to a year postpartum,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cWe see it immediately after birth, around three or four months after birth \u2013 when parents have to go back to work and there is added stress \u2013 and when weaning from breastfeeding.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the symptoms of postpartum depression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cSymptoms of postpartum depression are similar to baby blues but more intense, longstanding and pervasive,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>Women who are dealing with postpartum depression can suffer from low mood, sadness, tearfulness, anhedonia (the inability to feel joy), hopelessness, guilt and shame. Alternatively, postpartum depression can manifest as irritability and anger. Those with postpartum depression can have feelings of helplessness and hopelessness along with thoughts about self-harm or suicidal ideation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany women suffering from postpartum depression can feel really disconnected,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cThey feel isolated and overwhelmed.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who suffers from postpartum depression? Is it only women who have given birth, or can partners and men also suffer from postpartum depression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to have given birth or have to have been pregnant to suffer from postpartum depression. Both partners are at risk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNew mothers up to one year post-birth can develop postpartum depression,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cAnd also, the non-gestational partner can also develop postpartum depression.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe stress on the relationship, the stress of having a new baby, all of this can affect the non-gestational partner,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can a more difficult birth increase the risk of postpartum depression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/care-trial-reducing-fear-improving-mental-health-outcomes-high-risk-pregnancy\/\">Birth trauma<\/a> can definitely add to the risk of postpartum depression,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cBoth the mother and the partner experience this trauma, albeit from different perspectives. We are more and more starting to recognize these factors and situations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition, having an infant with special needs can increase the risk of postpartum depression.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNICU admissions, multiple births (twins, triplets, etc.) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/bereavement\/\">pregnancy loss or the death of an infant<\/a> also can be big risk factors, \u201c Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What causes postpartum depression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many factors can increase the risk of postpartum depression, but no one can predict exactly when postpartum depression will emerge and who it will strike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are people who have never had a depressive episode in their life and have their first one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/new-postpartum-support-group-all-inclusive\/\">in the postpartum period<\/a>,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cThat said, one of the big risk factors is someone who has had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/behavioral-health\/\">mental health condition<\/a> in the past or who has family members who have struggled with mental illness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kwitowski also notes that women who have suffered from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/premenstrual-syndrome\/\">Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder<\/a>, also known as PMDD, are particularly sensitive to hormonal fluctuations. The postpartum period causes a significant drop in hormones in new mothers, which can make it difficult to control what you are feeling.<\/p>\n<p>Hormonal changes also are significant while women are breastfeeding, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/womens-care\/pregnancy-childbirth-newborn-care\/breastfeeding-support\/\">challenges with breastfeeding<\/a> can cause significant distress and give rise to postpartum depression, Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not the case for all women. While breastfeeding, women release a<a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6838998\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> hormone called oxytocin<\/a>, sometimes called the \u201cmothering hormone\u201d or \u201clove hormone,\u201d because it helps women bond with their babies and respond to their many needs.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Does postpartum depression affect some people more than others?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cYes,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cFamilies of color, teen parents, single parents, some in the LGBTQ+ community and military families and partners all are disproportionately affected by postpartum depression.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>There are a variety of reasons why some people are more likely to experience postpartum depression. They include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor access to healthcare among people of color and lower-income patients.<\/li>\n<li>Lower quality of care for women of color, <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/01\/11\/sports\/tennis\/serena-williams-baby-vogue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">including Black women who are pregnant or have recently given birth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Mistrust in the medical system due to systemic discrimination or negative past experiences<\/li>\n<li>Lack of consistent screening for postpartum depression among all patients, particularly those from underserved communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Can doctors screen for postpartum depression in the mother before she gives birth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cScreening and assessment for mental health issues is really important during pregnancy and afterwards,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cBut it\u2019s only useful and helpful if we have a protocol for connecting people who are at high risk with the services they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The most common screening tool medical providers use for postpartum depression is called the Edinburgh EPDS postnatal depression scale. Researchers have studied this tool extensively, and it assesses patients for both depression and anxiety symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>But it has its limitations. For example, some experts have raised concerns about the tool&#8217;s translations and wording, which are specific to the United Kingdom. In addition, the questionnaire relies on self-reported symptoms. And many women may fear sharing their true feelings, especially if they\u2019re suffering from depression or are experiencing thoughts about harming themselves or their baby.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Postpartum depression vs. postpartum psychosis: What&#8217;s the difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The problem with the Lindsay Clancy trial was that too many commentators conflated postpartum depression with postpartum psychosis. This concerns Kwitowski.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth conditions are psychiatric conditions, and they both have onset in the postpartum period,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cBut they are very, very different things. One in five women develop postpartum depression, but only one-to-two women in 1,000 develops postpartum psychosis. It\u2019s much rarer and much more of an emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition, postpartum psychosis only happens to birthing women, not their gestational partners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPostpartum psychosis is something specifically experienced by the birthing parent. Parenting partners\/spouses certainly can experience perinatal\/postpartum depression, anxiety, or secondary trauma as it relates to the pregnancy or delivery, but not postpartum psychosis,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the symptoms of postpartum psychosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Postpartum psychosis involves significant mood shifts but is distinct from depression, as the patient may also experience disorientation, disconnection from reality, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and significant changes in their behavior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHallucinations are when a person experiences things that aren\u2019t in line with reality. They can be visual (seeing things that aren\u2019t there) or auditory (hearing things that aren\u2019t there),\u201d Kwitwoski said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to hallucinations, a person suffering from postpartum psychosis can have delusions that drive behavior that don\u2019t have a basis in reality. For instance, a person may believe someone is following them or that they are receiving secret messages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey can believe that the medical team works for the CIA and therefore cannot be trusted,\u201d Kitwoski said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How often does postpartum psychosis actually lead to harm?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Postpartum psychosis leads to harm to others in about 4-to-5% of patients who have postpartum psychosis, Kitowski said. Specifically, the rate of harm to children among those suffering from postpartum psychosis is about 4%. The rate of self-harm is about 5%.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhich is why postpartum psychosis is always a psychiatric and medical emergency,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cPostpartum psychosis is a real disorder and can and does make people act in ways they would never act outside that psychotic state.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When does postpartum psychosis usually set in?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cPostpartum psychosis typically occurs within a few days of birth,\u201d Kwitowski said.\u00a0However, these symptoms can arise in other time periods more removed from delivery.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who is at risk of developing postpartum psychosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>People with a history of mania are at higher risk of developing postpartum psychosis,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cIt\u2019s a rare condition, and the amount of information we have about it is limited.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While women with\u00a0bipolar disorder and those with a history of psychotic breaks are at elevated risk of developing postpartum psychosis, roughly half of all people who develop the affliction have no history of mental health issues at all.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What treatments are available for both postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since the illnesses of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are distinctly different, their treatments are also very different.<\/p>\n<p>For postpartum psychosis, the mood stabilizer lithium is the drug of choice. Other medications include antipsychotic medications such as <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/post-partum-psychosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olanzapine <\/a>and benzodiazepines such as lorazepam and diazepam (Ativan and Valium).<\/p>\n<p>For postpartum depression, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/promise-clinic-helps-moms-to-be-with-mental-well-being\/\">there are a range of options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While Kwitowski, as a psychologist, does not prescribe medications to patients, she is familiar with the use of the drug <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/zuranolone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zuranolone<\/a>, brand name Zurzuvae.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have colleagues who find it to be very effective,\u201d Kwitowski said. But issues with Zurzuvae limit its use. It is a 14-day course of medication that prohibits driving, restricts certain foods, and causes foggy thinking and severe fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, it is only used for people who are at intense risk,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cIt\u2019s not an ideal medication for an average case of postpartum depression.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For milder cases of postpartum depression, providers often rely on sertraline (Zoloft) or escitalopram (Lexapro).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSSRI\u2019s (or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are well studied and there\u2019s a lot of research that speaks to their safety, especially for transmission in breast feeding and lactation,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>For individual cases, the best experts to consult about medications are reproductive psychiatrists, who specialize in the perinatal population, Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s the newest drug for postpartum depression?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-narrative-nurse-practitioner\/202608\/a-psychedelic-solution-for-postpartum-depression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The newest drug showing promise<\/a> for treating postpartum depression is <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatrist.com\/jcp\/inhaled-mebufotenin-gh001-postpartum-depression-phase-2a-open-label-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mebufotenin. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>This summer, reports from a small clinical trial on the inhaled psychedelic drug Mebufotenin indicated that of the 10 women tested, all 10 achieved remission from postpartum depression within <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatrist.com\/insights\/whats-next-for-ppd-treatment-inhaled-mebufotenin-gh001-phase-2a-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eight days of treatment<\/a>. The inhaled drug provides a psychoactive experience that lasts approximately 11 minutes, and then the patient goes about their normal day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What should a family member do if they are worried about a new mother or gestational partner\u2019s mental health?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIf you are a relative or a friend of someone who just welcomed a baby into the family, the best thing you can do is be supportive,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cOffer to give the mom a break, so she can nap. Or offer to babysit so the couple can have a date night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Suspicion of postpartum psychosis is another matter, Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRemember, postpartum psychosis is always a psychiatric and medical emergency. Call 911.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What should a new mother (or their partner) do if they feel they need help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThere are resources out there for new mothers and their gestational partners,\u201d Kwitowski said. \u201cAsking for help is hard, but so, so worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>First, Kwitowski wants people to know that they can make a quick call to a hotline or visit a website.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who is suffering a mental health crisis of any kind in the U.S. <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can call, text or chat 988.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But there are more tailored resources for people suffering postpartum mental health issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe postpartum support international group has a chapter in every state,\u201d Kwitowski said.\u00a0\u201cTheir services are free and online. There\u2019s no need for insurance. Their services are accessible, provided in both English and Spanish, and they provide information and resources regarding both pregnancy and postpartum periods.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Patients can learn more by visiting <a id=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.postpartum.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.postpartum.net.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The postpartum hotline is called the Maternal Mental Health hotline, 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).<\/p>\n<p>But if a person feels they need more help, and they are in Colorado, then Kwitowski encourages patients to reach out directly to her program.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPatients (or partners) are welcome to self-refer to Women\u2019s Behavioral Health and Wellness services by calling our new patient line (303)724-1646 or by emailing our care coordinators at <a id=\"\" href=\"mailto:wbhw@cuanschutz.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wbhw@cuanschutz.edu<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also encourages women and their partners to ask for help when they need it and speak honestly with their healthcare providers. If providers are not equipped to support complex mental health challenges, they can help patients find the help they need.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey can refer to us,\u201d Kwitowski said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debates about postpartum depression are all over the news. A Massachusetts mom named Lindsay Clancy was recently on trial for killing her three young children. Clancy\u2019s lawyers said she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors insisted that she knew right from wrong and was in control of her actions during the killings. 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