PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam Questions with Correct Answers

PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam Questions with Correct Answers Theories of etiology - Correct Answer biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer severity, intensity, duration of symptoms Prevalence of postpartum anxiety - Correct Answer 8-20% Prevalence of prenatal anxiety - Correct Answer 15% Prevalence of postpartum depression - Correct Answer 21% Prevalence of postpartum panic disorder - Correct Answer 11% Prevalence of postpartum OCD - Correct Answer 11% Prevalence of postpartum PTSD - Correct Answer 9% Percentage of bipolar symptoms that relapse w/o meds - Correct Answer 70%