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Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Exam
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What are some services that Postpartum Support - English & Spanish support
International (PSI) offers? - Connecting to local support volunteers and resources
- "Chat with an Expert" phone forums
- Educational DVDs
- Online support groups
- Professional trainings and conferences
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support? Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? A national hotline for the perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1-
833-TLC-MAMA
What is the definition of "perinatal"? Anytime during pregnancy through the first year postpartum
What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby 80%
blues" in the first few weeks after the baby arrives?
When do the baby blues typically peak? Day 3-5 after delivery
How long do the baby blues typically last? 2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and severity, onset, and duration
PPD, what should be considered?
, What is the DSM code for PPD? Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? SIGECAPS
Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same
two-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one
of the symptoms is either
0. Depressed mood
1. Sleep issues
2. Interest decreased
3. Guilt/worthlessness/hopelessness
4. Energy decreased
5. Concentration decreased
6. Appetite issues
7. Psychomotor agitation or retardation
8. Suicidality or thoughts of death
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety At least 1 in 7 mothers
developed during the perinatal period (beyond just
"baby blues")?
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? 1-2 in 1,000 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) 10% of new fathers
in fathers?
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
in mothers?
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal - shame and fear
population? - provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help you will be well.
What is the term for mental health disorders that develop Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
during pregnancy or postpartum?
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental Anytime during or after pregnancy, up to 1 year postpartum, including losses.
health disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin?
Do PMHDs have onset during the "baby blues?" They can, or they can arise later.
What are some triggers for later onset of PMHDs? - hormonal triggers
- rapid weaning from breastfeeding
- hormonal birth control
- return to work
- illness or hospitalization
- loss and grief
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Exam
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BUS 201 FINAL EXAM Praxis 5412 PSYC 250 EXAM 1 UIUC DEU De
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What are some services that Postpartum Support - English & Spanish support
International (PSI) offers? - Connecting to local support volunteers and resources
- "Chat with an Expert" phone forums
- Educational DVDs
- Online support groups
- Professional trainings and conferences
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support? Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? A national hotline for the perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1-
833-TLC-MAMA
What is the definition of "perinatal"? Anytime during pregnancy through the first year postpartum
What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby 80%
blues" in the first few weeks after the baby arrives?
When do the baby blues typically peak? Day 3-5 after delivery
How long do the baby blues typically last? 2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and severity, onset, and duration
PPD, what should be considered?
, What is the DSM code for PPD? Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? SIGECAPS
Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same
two-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one
of the symptoms is either
0. Depressed mood
1. Sleep issues
2. Interest decreased
3. Guilt/worthlessness/hopelessness
4. Energy decreased
5. Concentration decreased
6. Appetite issues
7. Psychomotor agitation or retardation
8. Suicidality or thoughts of death
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety At least 1 in 7 mothers
developed during the perinatal period (beyond just
"baby blues")?
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? 1-2 in 1,000 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) 10% of new fathers
in fathers?
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
in mothers?
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal - shame and fear
population? - provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help you will be well.
What is the term for mental health disorders that develop Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
during pregnancy or postpartum?
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental Anytime during or after pregnancy, up to 1 year postpartum, including losses.
health disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin?
Do PMHDs have onset during the "baby blues?" They can, or they can arise later.
What are some triggers for later onset of PMHDs? - hormonal triggers
- rapid weaning from breastfeeding
- hormonal birth control
- return to work
- illness or hospitalization
- loss and grief
