Andrea Yates

Andrea Yates was a woman who suffered from severe postpartum depression and psychosis after her multiple childbirths. In 2001, overwhelmed by her mental illness and believing her children were in danger, she tragically drowned her five children in the bathtub. Her case drew widespread attention to the importance of mental health support for new mothers. She was initially convicted of murder, but her conviction was later overturned, and she was committed to a mental health facility. Her case highlights the devastating effects of untreated severe postpartum mental illnesses and the need for accessible mental health care.