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PSI Exam: Overview Material From The Manual |
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification Success
(2026)
PSI Mission Statement -correct-answer-- To promote awareness, prevention, and
treatment of parental mental health issues related to childbearing in every
community worldwide.
What is the time frame of perinatal period? -correct-answer-- From conception
through the first year after giving birth.
PPD changed to what? -correct-answer-- PMAD (perinatal mood anxiety
disorders).
When can PMADs affect people? -correct-answer-- At any time during their lives.
However, there is an increased risk during the perinatal period and symptoms can
have a unique presentation.
Approximately how many infants are born to mothers who are depressed every
year? -correct-answer-- Approx. more than 400,000.
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What is the most under diagnosed OB complication in America? -correct-answer--
Perinatal depression
Can PMADS impact anyone? -correct-answer-- Yes. They do not discriminate.
Is money/SES a protective factor for PMADS? -correct-answer-- NO
What is the prevalence of PMADS? -correct-answer-- 1 out of 7 women;
- 1 out of 10 men
Regarding Prenatal Screening, what are common maternal health screenings -
correct-answer-1. Gestational hypertension
2. Pre eclampsia
3. Gestational diabetes
4. PMADS
PSI Exam: Overview Material From The Manual |
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification Success
(2026)
PSI Mission Statement -correct-answer-- To promote awareness, prevention, and
treatment of parental mental health issues related to childbearing in every
community worldwide.
What is the time frame of perinatal period? -correct-answer-- From conception
through the first year after giving birth.
PPD changed to what? -correct-answer-- PMAD (perinatal mood anxiety
disorders).
When can PMADs affect people? -correct-answer-- At any time during their lives.
However, there is an increased risk during the perinatal period and symptoms can
have a unique presentation.
Approximately how many infants are born to mothers who are depressed every
year? -correct-answer-- Approx. more than 400,000.
, 2|Page
What is the most under diagnosed OB complication in America? -correct-answer--
Perinatal depression
Can PMADS impact anyone? -correct-answer-- Yes. They do not discriminate.
Is money/SES a protective factor for PMADS? -correct-answer-- NO
What is the prevalence of PMADS? -correct-answer-- 1 out of 7 women;
- 1 out of 10 men
Regarding Prenatal Screening, what are common maternal health screenings -
correct-answer-1. Gestational hypertension
2. Pre eclampsia
3. Gestational diabetes
4. PMADS
