Perinatal Mental Health
Certification (PMH-C)
Exam
,Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Exam
100% Correct Questions & Answers Latest Update.
What are some services that Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers? - ✔✔✔--
English & Spanish support
- Connecting to local support volunteers and resources
- "Chat with an Expert" phone forums
- Educational DVDs
- Online support groups
- Professional trainings and conferences
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support? - ✔✔✔-Both! At 1-800-944-4773.
Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? - ✔✔✔-A national hotline for the
perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA
What is the definition of "perinatal"? - ✔✔✔-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? - ✔✔✔-80%
When do the baby blues typically peak? - ✔✔✔-Day 3-5 after delivery
How long do the baby blues typically last? - ✔✔✔-2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
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,Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - ✔✔✔-- tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and PPD, what should be
considered? - ✔✔✔-severity, onset, and duration
What is the DSM code for PPD? - ✔✔✔-Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum
onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? - ✔✔✔-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
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
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, Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety developed during the perinatal
period (beyond just "baby blues")? - ✔✔✔-At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? - ✔✔✔-1-2 in 1,000 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers? - ✔✔✔-10% of new
fathers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers? - ✔✔✔-21% of new
mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths - ✔✔✔-One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population? - ✔✔✔-- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? - ✔✔✔-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? - ✔✔✔-Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
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Certification (PMH-C)
Exam
,Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Exam
100% Correct Questions & Answers Latest Update.
What are some services that Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers? - ✔✔✔--
English & Spanish support
- Connecting to local support volunteers and resources
- "Chat with an Expert" phone forums
- Educational DVDs
- Online support groups
- Professional trainings and conferences
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support? - ✔✔✔-Both! At 1-800-944-4773.
Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? - ✔✔✔-A national hotline for the
perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA
What is the definition of "perinatal"? - ✔✔✔-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? - ✔✔✔-80%
When do the baby blues typically peak? - ✔✔✔-Day 3-5 after delivery
How long do the baby blues typically last? - ✔✔✔-2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
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,Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - ✔✔✔-- tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and PPD, what should be
considered? - ✔✔✔-severity, onset, and duration
What is the DSM code for PPD? - ✔✔✔-Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum
onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? - ✔✔✔-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
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
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, Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety developed during the perinatal
period (beyond just "baby blues")? - ✔✔✔-At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? - ✔✔✔-1-2 in 1,000 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers? - ✔✔✔-10% of new
fathers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers? - ✔✔✔-21% of new
mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths - ✔✔✔-One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population? - ✔✔✔-- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? - ✔✔✔-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? - ✔✔✔-Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
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