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Back to EpisodesMothers Kill Children, Raising Mental Health Concerns
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Three mothers in Alabama and Florida have been charged with murdering their young children, leaving communities in shock. In Enterprise, a mother is accused of dumping her two-year-old daughters body in a dumpster. In Pensacola, another mom allegedly left her five-year-old nonverbal son, who had autism, in a trash bag. In Milton, a mother stabbed her six-year-old daughter to death. These tragedies have parents and neighbors questioning what drives such acts. A child psychiatrist notes that filicide is rare and usually isolated, often linked to intense stress, untreated mental health issues, postpartum depression, domestic violence, and social isolation. Experts advise watching for warning signs in loved ones and seeking help if struggling. For maternal mental health support, call or text nine eight eight.
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