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PMH-C (PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
CERTIFICATION) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS|| NEWEST EXAM!!!!!
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support? -
Answer-Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a
crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? -
Answer-A national hotline for the perinatal population that
offers support 24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA
What is the definition of "perinatal"? - Answer-Anytime
during pregnancy through the first year postpartum
What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby
blues" in the first few weeks after the baby arrives? -
Answer-80%
When do the baby blues typically peak? - Answer-Day 3-5
after delivery
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How long do the baby blues typically last? - Answer-2
days to 2 weeks after delivery
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - Answer--
tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and
PPD, what should be considered? - Answer-severity,
onset, and duration
What is the DSM code for PPD? - Answer-Major Unipolar
Depression (with peripartum onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? - Answer-SIGECAPS
Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been
present during the same two-week period and represent a
change from previous functioning; at least one of the
symptoms is either
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0. Depressed mood
1. Sleep issues
2. Interest decreased
3. Guilt/worthlessness/hopelessness
4. Energy decreased
5. Concentration decreased
6. Appetite issues
7. Psychomotor agitation or retardation
8. Suicidality or thoughts of death
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety
developed during the perinatal period (beyond just "baby
blues")? - Answer-At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? -
Answer-1-2 in 1,000 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in
fathers? - Answer-10% of new fathers
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What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in
mothers? - Answer-21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom
also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths -
Answer-One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal
population? - Answer-- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? - Answer-You are not alone, you
are not to blame, and with help you will be well.
What is the term for mental health disorders that develop
during pregnancy or postpartum? - Answer-Perinatal
Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental
health disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin? -
PMH-C (PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
CERTIFICATION) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS|| NEWEST EXAM!!!!!
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support? -
Answer-Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a
crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? -
Answer-A national hotline for the perinatal population that
offers support 24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA
What is the definition of "perinatal"? - Answer-Anytime
during pregnancy through the first year postpartum
What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby
blues" in the first few weeks after the baby arrives? -
Answer-80%
When do the baby blues typically peak? - Answer-Day 3-5
after delivery
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How long do the baby blues typically last? - Answer-2
days to 2 weeks after delivery
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - Answer--
tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and
PPD, what should be considered? - Answer-severity,
onset, and duration
What is the DSM code for PPD? - Answer-Major Unipolar
Depression (with peripartum onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? - Answer-SIGECAPS
Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been
present during the same two-week period and represent a
change from previous functioning; at least one of the
symptoms is either
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0. Depressed mood
1. Sleep issues
2. Interest decreased
3. Guilt/worthlessness/hopelessness
4. Energy decreased
5. Concentration decreased
6. Appetite issues
7. Psychomotor agitation or retardation
8. Suicidality or thoughts of death
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety
developed during the perinatal period (beyond just "baby
blues")? - Answer-At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? -
Answer-1-2 in 1,000 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in
fathers? - Answer-10% of new fathers
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What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in
mothers? - Answer-21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom
also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths -
Answer-One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal
population? - Answer-- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? - Answer-You are not alone, you
are not to blame, and with help you will be well.
What is the term for mental health disorders that develop
during pregnancy or postpartum? - Answer-Perinatal
Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental
health disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin? -
