PSI Perinatal Mental Health
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Theories of Etiology - ANSWER Biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep),
genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental
(poor social support/racism)
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Baby Blues - ANSWER Affects 60-80% of new mothers. Due to hormone changes
and sleep deprivation. Lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Symptoms include tearful, labile affect,
reactivity, exhaustion, but predominantly happy. Self-esteem remains unchanged.
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Resolves without intervention. Self-care strategies recommended.
Distinguishing Blues from Depression - ANSWER Consider severity, intensity, and
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duration of symptoms
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Prevalence of Postpartum Anxiety - ANSWER 8-20%
Prevalence of Prenatal Anxiety - ANSWER 15%
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Prevalence of Postpartum Depression - ANSWER 21%
JP
Prevalence of Postpartum Panic Disorder - ANSWER 11%
Prevalence of Postpartum OCD - ANSWER 11%
Prevalence of Postpartum PTSD - ANSWER 9%
Percentage of Bipolar Symptoms Relapse without Medication - ANSWER 70%
, Prevalence of Postpartum Psychosis - ANSWER 1-2 out of 1,000 cases
Prevalence of Paternal Postpartum Depression - ANSWER 10% of fathers
Prevalence of Psychosis in Women with Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder - ANSWER
20-30% of cases
Traits of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ANSWER Recognizes unhealthy
thoughts, extreme anxiety, fear of 'snapping', no desire to harm the baby, frightening
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thoughts
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Traits of Psychosis - ANSWER Lacks insight into unhealthy thoughts/actions,
reduced anxiety with delusions, no awareness of distorted thoughts, delusional beliefs
about the baby, ego-syntonic thoughts of harming the baby
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Traits of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - ANSWER Intrusive thoughts
(flashbacks), avoidance, negative mood, arousal symptoms (sleep issues, poor
concentration, hyper vigilance)
IS
Maternal Mortality Rate (All Women) - ANSWER 1,200 deaths per year or 14.4 per
100,000 women
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Maternal Mortality Rate (Black Women) - ANSWER 43.5 deaths per 100,000 women
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Bipolar I Disorder - ANSWER Characterized by at least one full manic and major
depressive episode in a lifetime
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Hypomania - ANSWER Mild manic state with elevated mood, talkativeness, charm,
and energy lasting up to 4 days
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Mania - ANSWER A mood disorder characterized by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic
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state where function is impaired. Can last up to 7 days.
Prevalence of First Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Postpartum - ANSWER
Approximately 50%
Risk Factors for Postpartum Psychosis - ANSWER Includes history of bipolar or
psychotic disorder, first pregnancy, family history, recent discontinuation of psychotropic
medication.
Certification Exam Theories
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Guaranteed Success!!
A
VI
TU
Theories of Etiology - ANSWER Biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep),
genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental
(poor social support/racism)
IS
Baby Blues - ANSWER Affects 60-80% of new mothers. Due to hormone changes
and sleep deprivation. Lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Symptoms include tearful, labile affect,
reactivity, exhaustion, but predominantly happy. Self-esteem remains unchanged.
M
Resolves without intervention. Self-care strategies recommended.
Distinguishing Blues from Depression - ANSWER Consider severity, intensity, and
O
duration of symptoms
A
Prevalence of Postpartum Anxiety - ANSWER 8-20%
Prevalence of Prenatal Anxiety - ANSWER 15%
N
Prevalence of Postpartum Depression - ANSWER 21%
JP
Prevalence of Postpartum Panic Disorder - ANSWER 11%
Prevalence of Postpartum OCD - ANSWER 11%
Prevalence of Postpartum PTSD - ANSWER 9%
Percentage of Bipolar Symptoms Relapse without Medication - ANSWER 70%
, Prevalence of Postpartum Psychosis - ANSWER 1-2 out of 1,000 cases
Prevalence of Paternal Postpartum Depression - ANSWER 10% of fathers
Prevalence of Psychosis in Women with Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder - ANSWER
20-30% of cases
Traits of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ANSWER Recognizes unhealthy
thoughts, extreme anxiety, fear of 'snapping', no desire to harm the baby, frightening
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thoughts
VI
Traits of Psychosis - ANSWER Lacks insight into unhealthy thoughts/actions,
reduced anxiety with delusions, no awareness of distorted thoughts, delusional beliefs
about the baby, ego-syntonic thoughts of harming the baby
TU
Traits of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - ANSWER Intrusive thoughts
(flashbacks), avoidance, negative mood, arousal symptoms (sleep issues, poor
concentration, hyper vigilance)
IS
Maternal Mortality Rate (All Women) - ANSWER 1,200 deaths per year or 14.4 per
100,000 women
M
Maternal Mortality Rate (Black Women) - ANSWER 43.5 deaths per 100,000 women
O
Bipolar I Disorder - ANSWER Characterized by at least one full manic and major
depressive episode in a lifetime
A
Hypomania - ANSWER Mild manic state with elevated mood, talkativeness, charm,
and energy lasting up to 4 days
N
Mania - ANSWER A mood disorder characterized by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic
JP
state where function is impaired. Can last up to 7 days.
Prevalence of First Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Postpartum - ANSWER
Approximately 50%
Risk Factors for Postpartum Psychosis - ANSWER Includes history of bipolar or
psychotic disorder, first pregnancy, family history, recent discontinuation of psychotropic
medication.
