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PSI PMH-C Exam Questions and Answers
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Perinatal Period Ans: Time frame from conception through first year after
giving birth
1 in 5 to 7 Ans: Statistic for prevalence of PMADs in women
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1 in 10 Ans: Statistic for prevalence of PMADs in men
Etiology of PMADs Ans: 1) Biological Sensitivities to hormonal changes
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(ex: sleep)
2) Vulnerability (ex: genetic predisposition
3) Psychological (ex: relationship with own mother, ambivalence to
parenthood)
4) Social/Environmental (ex: history of trauma, racism)
Depressive symptoms in fathers Ans: 1) "Masked" male depression: rather
than sadness, presents as irritability, aggressiveness, and hostility
2) Distancing, checking out, increased isolation
3) Distraction and habits
Baby blues Ans: Non-disorder; lasts up to 2 weeks; caused by hormone
fluctuations and acute sleep deprivation
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Symptoms of depression w/ peripartum onset Ans: 5+ symptoms must be
present:
1) Depressed mood most of the day, nearly daily
2) Anhedonia
3) Significant weight change or appetite issues
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4) Sleep disturbances
5) Psychomotor agitation or retardation
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6) Fatigue or loss of energy
7) Poor concentration, focus
8) Feelings of worthlessness
9) Excessive/inappropriate guilt
10) Recurrent thoughts of death or SI
Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Ans: 1) Excessive anxiety or
worry (often about self or baby)
2) Difficulty controlling worry
3) Agitation, irritability, potentially rage (can cycle with guilt/shame)