Postpartum psychosis is a rare disorder occurring in about one woman in a thousand following childbirth. It generally takes the form of mania, severe depression (with delusions, confusion, or stupor), or acute cycloid psychosis. It does not overlap completely with bipolar mood disorder, although there is evidence of a link between the two, especially as the majority of patients presenting with a severe postpartum psychiatric disorder appear to have a cycloid psychosis. It has been proposed that PP may be one of a spectrum of bipolar disorders. In susceptible women, childbirth, abortion, and even menstruation can trigger bipolar episodes.About our guest:Dr. Theresa Costales is the Arizona Medical Director for Connections Health Solutions (CHS), the leading innovator of behavioral health crises care. Connections operates the two largest behavioral health crisis facilities in the nation, with additional centers under construction. Dr. Costales oversees all clinical operations for CHS crisis response centers in Phoenix and Tucson.Resources Mentioned:Connections Health SolutionsMGH Center for Women's Mental HealthNational Alliance on Mental IllnessAkoma Counseling ConceptsConnect with Costales:LinkedInThe hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our practice on the following social media outlets:Facebook: The Eudaimonia CenterInstagram: theeudaimoniacenterTwitter: eu_daimonismFor more reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website.Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@laurenawhite.com.Support the show