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Mission of PSI - 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 - 1987 by Jane Honikman
Father of Medicine - Hippocrates 460BC
Louis Victor Marce' - French Psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal
mental illness in 1858.
What were some early classification of PMADs - Postpartum fever, agitation,
paralysis, and sensory deficits
Marce' Society - An organization that focuses on research and works closely with
PSI
James A. Hamilton, MD, PhD - (1907-1977)
20th century's father of postpartum psychiatric illness.
Author of Landmark book Postpartum Psychiatric Problems
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Founder of Marce' Society (1980)
Advocate of research, treatment, and social support movement
What year did the DSM include specifiers - 1994
Who said, "The support groups represent the most significant and useful aspect of
the renaissance in the recognition and treatment of postpartum illness." - James
Hamilton, MD, PhD- 2nd annual PSI Conference Princeton, NJ June 24, 1988
Which social support group leaders formed PSI in 1987? - Association for Post
Natal Illness (APNI), England
Depression After Delivery (DAD), USA
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 - "Social Support is essential to assure the mental
health of women, children and their families during pregnancy and the
postpartum period."
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How many counties does PSI have members? - Over 40 countries
PSI Facts - Only worldwide organization representing the support groups that play
a significant role in the prevention and treatment of maternal mental illness.
PSI unites the professionals and social support groups with the consumers who
uses our member's expertise.
What is PSI's mission? - "To promote awareness, prevention and treatment of
maternal mental health issues related to childbearing in every community
worldwide.
What are PSI's Objectives? - Perinatal Mental Health Awareness
Support to all families
Collaboration and partnerships
Public Policy and Advocacy
Education and training
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PSI Components - 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
According to PSI, What are the needs of Childbearing women? - 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.
Why are PMADs important? - Tragic Consequences affecting society:
Relationship problems/divorce
Disability/unemployment
Child neglect and abuse
2024
Mission of PSI - 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 - 1987 by Jane Honikman
Father of Medicine - Hippocrates 460BC
Louis Victor Marce' - French Psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal
mental illness in 1858.
What were some early classification of PMADs - Postpartum fever, agitation,
paralysis, and sensory deficits
Marce' Society - An organization that focuses on research and works closely with
PSI
James A. Hamilton, MD, PhD - (1907-1977)
20th century's father of postpartum psychiatric illness.
Author of Landmark book Postpartum Psychiatric Problems
,PMH-C exam review questions and answers
2024
Founder of Marce' Society (1980)
Advocate of research, treatment, and social support movement
What year did the DSM include specifiers - 1994
Who said, "The support groups represent the most significant and useful aspect of
the renaissance in the recognition and treatment of postpartum illness." - James
Hamilton, MD, PhD- 2nd annual PSI Conference Princeton, NJ June 24, 1988
Which social support group leaders formed PSI in 1987? - Association for Post
Natal Illness (APNI), England
Depression After Delivery (DAD), USA
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 - "Social Support is essential to assure the mental
health of women, children and their families during pregnancy and the
postpartum period."
,PMH-C exam review questions and answers
2024
How many counties does PSI have members? - Over 40 countries
PSI Facts - Only worldwide organization representing the support groups that play
a significant role in the prevention and treatment of maternal mental illness.
PSI unites the professionals and social support groups with the consumers who
uses our member's expertise.
What is PSI's mission? - "To promote awareness, prevention and treatment of
maternal mental health issues related to childbearing in every community
worldwide.
What are PSI's Objectives? - Perinatal Mental Health Awareness
Support to all families
Collaboration and partnerships
Public Policy and Advocacy
Education and training
, PMH-C exam review questions and answers
2024
PSI Components - 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
According to PSI, What are the needs of Childbearing women? - 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.
Why are PMADs important? - Tragic Consequences affecting society:
Relationship problems/divorce
Disability/unemployment
Child neglect and abuse
