PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification
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NICU dads - ANSWERS-30% screen positive for depressive symptoms
Risk of PTSD in NICU - ANSWERS-related to parent's baseline coping and not
size/sickness of baby
Theories of etiology - ANSWERS-biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep),
genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental
(poor social support/racism)
Maternal psychological impact of neonate - ANSWERS-parents: difficulty bonding, poor
attunement, smile less, less eye contact, avoid physical contact, less verbalization
the depressive dyad - ANSWERS-when mom is depressed, babies are more often:
delayed in speech and cog development, short attention span, sleep problems, feeding
issues, increased frequency of GI upset, prone to colic, excessive crying, irritability.
,NICU family prevalence of PMADS - ANSWERS-20-30% of diagnosable mental health
disorder. more experience PTSD
NICU moms rate of depression - ANSWERS-up to 63%
NICU moms rate of anxiety - ANSWERS-up to 27%
NICU moms rate of PTSD - ANSWERS-53%
Baby Blues - ANSWERS-Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and
sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion
BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without
intervention. Recommend self care strategies.
How to determine is it blues or depression - ANSWERS-severity, intensity, duration of
symptoms
Prevalence of postpartum anxiety - ANSWERS-8-20%
Traits of OCD - ANSWERS-recognizes that thoughts are unhealthy, extreme anxiety
related to thoughts/images, concerned about "snapping". parent does not want to harm
the baby, thoughts are frightening.
Traits of psychosis - ANSWERS-does not recognize actions/thoughts are unhealthy,
may seem to have less anxiety when indulging in thoughts/behaviors, no insight about
distortion of thoughts, parent has delusional beliefs about the baby, thoughts of harming
the baby are ego-syntonic
, Traits of PTSD - ANSWERS-intrusive thoughts (flashbacks), avoidance, negative
cognitions and mood, arousal (sleep disturbance, poor concentration, aggression, hyper
vigilance)
maternal mortality-all women - ANSWERS-1,200 a year or 14.4 per 100,000
maternal mortality-black women - ANSWERS-43.5 per 100,000
Bipolar 1 Disorder - ANSWERS-a type of bipolar disorder marked by at least one
lifetime full manic and major depressive episodes
Hypomania - ANSWERS-A mild manic state in which the individual seems infectiously
merry, extremely talkative, charming, and tireless. up to 4 days in length
mania - ANSWERS-a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state-
function is impaired. can last 7 days
prevalence of first diagnosis of bipolar disorder postpartum - ANSWERS-50%
Risk factors for postpartum psychosis - ANSWERS-History of bipolar or psychotic
disorder, first pregnancy, family history, recent discontinuation of psychotropic
medication
Postpartum psychosis symptoms - ANSWERS-onset-2 weeks postpartum, poor
concentration, disorientation, agitation, aloof, lack of self care, elated/labile mood,
rambling speech, thought broadcasting/delusion of grandiosity, disorganized thoughts,
flight of ideas, hallucinations
reducing risk of postpartum psychosis - ANSWERS-stay on bipolar medication, treat
immediately in women with history of psychosis and bipolar, good sleep is essential
EXAM (2026) WITH Recent Newest
Verified And Well ANALYZED Questions
EXAM (Actual Exam) 2026-2027
ACTUAL (2026) UPDATE 2026\2027
ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM Questions
With Correct Detailed & Verified
ANSWERS (100% Accurate Solutions)
||ALREADY GRADED A+||Exam
Guarantee Pass!!
NICU dads - ANSWERS-30% screen positive for depressive symptoms
Risk of PTSD in NICU - ANSWERS-related to parent's baseline coping and not
size/sickness of baby
Theories of etiology - ANSWERS-biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep),
genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental
(poor social support/racism)
Maternal psychological impact of neonate - ANSWERS-parents: difficulty bonding, poor
attunement, smile less, less eye contact, avoid physical contact, less verbalization
the depressive dyad - ANSWERS-when mom is depressed, babies are more often:
delayed in speech and cog development, short attention span, sleep problems, feeding
issues, increased frequency of GI upset, prone to colic, excessive crying, irritability.
,NICU family prevalence of PMADS - ANSWERS-20-30% of diagnosable mental health
disorder. more experience PTSD
NICU moms rate of depression - ANSWERS-up to 63%
NICU moms rate of anxiety - ANSWERS-up to 27%
NICU moms rate of PTSD - ANSWERS-53%
Baby Blues - ANSWERS-Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and
sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion
BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without
intervention. Recommend self care strategies.
How to determine is it blues or depression - ANSWERS-severity, intensity, duration of
symptoms
Prevalence of postpartum anxiety - ANSWERS-8-20%
Traits of OCD - ANSWERS-recognizes that thoughts are unhealthy, extreme anxiety
related to thoughts/images, concerned about "snapping". parent does not want to harm
the baby, thoughts are frightening.
Traits of psychosis - ANSWERS-does not recognize actions/thoughts are unhealthy,
may seem to have less anxiety when indulging in thoughts/behaviors, no insight about
distortion of thoughts, parent has delusional beliefs about the baby, thoughts of harming
the baby are ego-syntonic
, Traits of PTSD - ANSWERS-intrusive thoughts (flashbacks), avoidance, negative
cognitions and mood, arousal (sleep disturbance, poor concentration, aggression, hyper
vigilance)
maternal mortality-all women - ANSWERS-1,200 a year or 14.4 per 100,000
maternal mortality-black women - ANSWERS-43.5 per 100,000
Bipolar 1 Disorder - ANSWERS-a type of bipolar disorder marked by at least one
lifetime full manic and major depressive episodes
Hypomania - ANSWERS-A mild manic state in which the individual seems infectiously
merry, extremely talkative, charming, and tireless. up to 4 days in length
mania - ANSWERS-a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state-
function is impaired. can last 7 days
prevalence of first diagnosis of bipolar disorder postpartum - ANSWERS-50%
Risk factors for postpartum psychosis - ANSWERS-History of bipolar or psychotic
disorder, first pregnancy, family history, recent discontinuation of psychotropic
medication
Postpartum psychosis symptoms - ANSWERS-onset-2 weeks postpartum, poor
concentration, disorientation, agitation, aloof, lack of self care, elated/labile mood,
rambling speech, thought broadcasting/delusion of grandiosity, disorganized thoughts,
flight of ideas, hallucinations
reducing risk of postpartum psychosis - ANSWERS-stay on bipolar medication, treat
immediately in women with history of psychosis and bipolar, good sleep is essential
