PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION
(PMH-C) EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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What are some services that - English & Spanish support
Postpartum Support International - Connecting to local support volunteers and
(PSI) offers? resources
- "Chat with an Expert" phone forums
- Educational DVDs
- Online support groups
- Professional trainings and conferences
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis
text support? hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental A national hotline for the perinatal population that
Health Hotline? 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 80%
experience the "baby blues" in the
first few weeks after the baby
arrives?
,When do the baby blues typically Day 3-5 after delivery
peak?
How long do the baby blues 2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
typically last?
What are the symptoms of baby - tearfulness
blues? - lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination severity, onset, and duration
between baby blues and PPD, what
should be considered?
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
, What is the prevalence of serious At least 1 in 7 mothers
depression or anxiety developed
during the perinatal period (beyond
just "baby blues")?
What is the prevalence of 1-2 in 1,000 mothers
postpartum psychosis?
What is the prevalence of 10% of new fathers
postpartum depression (PPD) in
fathers?
What is the prevalence of 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also
postpartum depression (PPD) in experienced suicidal thoughts
mothers?
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of One of the top 3
maternal deaths
What are some obstacles to care for - shame and fear
the perinatal population? - 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 Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
disorders that develop during
pregnancy or postpartum?
(PMH-C) EXAM ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Save
Terms in this set (299)
What are some services that - English & Spanish support
Postpartum Support International - Connecting to local support volunteers and
(PSI) offers? resources
- "Chat with an Expert" phone forums
- Educational DVDs
- Online support groups
- Professional trainings and conferences
Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis
text support? hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental A national hotline for the perinatal population that
Health Hotline? 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 80%
experience the "baby blues" in the
first few weeks after the baby
arrives?
,When do the baby blues typically Day 3-5 after delivery
peak?
How long do the baby blues 2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
typically last?
What are the symptoms of baby - tearfulness
blues? - lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination severity, onset, and duration
between baby blues and PPD, what
should be considered?
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
, What is the prevalence of serious At least 1 in 7 mothers
depression or anxiety developed
during the perinatal period (beyond
just "baby blues")?
What is the prevalence of 1-2 in 1,000 mothers
postpartum psychosis?
What is the prevalence of 10% of new fathers
postpartum depression (PPD) in
fathers?
What is the prevalence of 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also
postpartum depression (PPD) in experienced suicidal thoughts
mothers?
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of One of the top 3
maternal deaths
What are some obstacles to care for - shame and fear
the perinatal population? - 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 Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
disorders that develop during
pregnancy or postpartum?
