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Mission of PSI Ans: The global network of individuals and organizations
dedicated to increase awareness of mental health related to
childbearing.
When was and by who was PSI founded Ans: 1987 by Jane Honikman
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Father of Medicine Ans: Hippocrates 460BC
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Louis Victor Marce' Ans: French Psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on
puerperal mental illness in 1858.
What were some early classification of PMADs Ans: Postpartum fever,
agitation, paralysis, and sensory deficits
Marce' Society Ans: An organization that focuses on research and works
closely with PSI
James A. Hamilton, MD, PhD Ans: (1907-1977)
20th century's father of postpartum psychiatric illness.
Author of Landmark book Postpartum Psychiatric Problems
Founder of Marce' Society (1980)
Advocate of research, treatment, and social support movement
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What year did the DSM include specifiers Ans: 1994 - classified PPD as
occurring within 4 weeks after birth
Who said, "The support groups represent the most significant and useful
aspect of the renaissance in the recognition and treatment of
postpartum illness." Ans: James Hamilton, MD, PhD- 2nd annual PSI
Conference Princeton, NJ June 24, 1988
Which social support group leaders formed PSI in 1987? Ans: Association
for Post Natal Illness (APNI), England
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Depression After Delivery (DAD), USA
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Pacific Post Partum Support Society, Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada
Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA), Melbourne,
Australia
Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP), Santa Barbara, CA, USA
PSI Statement on Social Support Ans: "Social Support is essential to assure
the mental health of women, children and their families during
pregnancy and the postpartum period."
How many counties does PSI have members? Ans: Over 40 countries
PSI Facts Ans: Only worldwide organization representing the support
groups that play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of
maternal mental illness.
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PSI unites the professionals and social support groups with the consumers
who uses our member's expertise.
What is PSI's mission? Ans: "To promote awareness, prevention and
treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing in
every community worldwide.
What are PSI's Objectives? Ans: Perinatal Mental Health Awareness
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Support to all families
Collaboration and partnerships
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Public Policy and Advocacy
Education and training
PSI Components Ans: PSI Social Support Network of trained volunteers
around the world offering support and local resources
Toll free helpline 800-944-4773 offers support to women and families, in
English and Spanish
Online support groups
Chat with Experts- Toll free telephone support service facilitated by PSI
expert member
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According to PSI, What are the needs of Childbearing women? Ans: 1. A
companion or advocate to provide support during pregnancy, birth,
and the first year of postpartum.
2. Supportive professionals who are knowledgeable about mental health
and will access help for a patient with a mood disorder.
3. Having a time and place to talk about pregnancy, the birth, and the
continuing postpartum experience.
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Why are PMADs important? Ans: Tragic Consequences affecting
society:
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Relationship problems/divorce
Disability/unemployment
Child neglect and abuse
Developmental delays/behavioral problems
Infanticide/Homicide/Suicide
How many women experience PPD? Ans: Up to 21%
How many experience depression/anxiety during pregnancy? Ans: 20%
What is the Perinatal period? Ans: The entire time frame from pregnancy
through the first year after giving birth.