in American colleges, Louis Theroux is now turning his attention to the topic of postpartum mental health., Theroux will be discussing illnesses like postpartum psychosis, a severe, but treatable, form of mental illness that occurs after having a baby. Delusions, hallucinations, confusion, and a disorientation with reality can occur.
With regards to the narrative approach that the documentary will take, we're told that it"will focus on the topic of postpartum mental health, and follow Theroux as he immerses himself in two specialist psychiatric units that treat mums who are experiencing a range of serious conditions, from depression and anxiety to psychosis. Theroux will meet these new mums, and their families, and follow their stories and journeys as they are treated in hospital and recover at home.