PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification
Exam (New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions
& Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)
Traits of psychosis - Correct answer does not recognize actions/thoughts are
unhealthy, may seem to have less anxiety when indulging in thoughts/behaviors, no
insight about distortion of thoughts, parent has delusional beliefs about the baby,
thoughts of harming the baby are ego-syntonic
Traits of PTSD - Correct answer intrusive thoughts (flashbacks), avoidance, negative
cognitions and mood, arousal (sleep disturbance, poor concentration, aggression,
hyper vigilance)
maternal mortality-all women - Correct answer 1,200 a year or 14.4 per 100,000
maternal mortality-black women - Correct answer 43.5 per 100,000
,Bipolar 1 Disorder - Correct answer a type of bipolar disorder marked by at least one
lifetime full manic and major depressive episodes
Hypomania - Correct answer A mild manic state in which the individual seems
infectiously merry, extremely talkative, charming, and tireless. up to 4 days in length
mania - Correct answer a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic
state-function is impaired. can last 7 days
prevalence of first diagnosis of bipolar disorder postpartum - Correct answer 50%
Risk factors for postpartum psychosis - Correct answer History of bipolar or psychotic
disorder, first pregnancy, family history, recent discontinuation of psychotropic
medication
Postpartum psychosis symptoms - Correct answer onset-2 weeks postpartum, poor
concentration, disorientation, agitation, aloof, lack of self care, elated/labile mood,
, rambling speech, thought broadcasting/delusion of grandiosity, disorganized thoughts,
flight of ideas, hallucinations
reducing risk of postpartum psychosis - Correct answer stay on bipolar medication,
treat immediately in women with history of psychosis and bipolar, good sleep is
essential
Evidence based risk factors for PMADS - Correct answer previous PMADS (family
history, personal history, symptoms during pregnancy), history of mood/anxiety
disorders (personal or family history of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders,
bipolar disorders), significant mood reactions of hormonal changes (puberty, PMS,
hormonal birth control)
More evidence based risk factors for PMADS - Correct answer endocrine dysfunction
(diabetes, thyroid imbalance, fertility challenges), social factors (IPV, low support,
financial stress, racism), high stress parenting (military families, adolescent parents,
parents of multiples, single parents)
Exam (New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions
& Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)
Traits of psychosis - Correct answer does not recognize actions/thoughts are
unhealthy, may seem to have less anxiety when indulging in thoughts/behaviors, no
insight about distortion of thoughts, parent has delusional beliefs about the baby,
thoughts of harming the baby are ego-syntonic
Traits of PTSD - Correct answer intrusive thoughts (flashbacks), avoidance, negative
cognitions and mood, arousal (sleep disturbance, poor concentration, aggression,
hyper vigilance)
maternal mortality-all women - Correct answer 1,200 a year or 14.4 per 100,000
maternal mortality-black women - Correct answer 43.5 per 100,000
,Bipolar 1 Disorder - Correct answer a type of bipolar disorder marked by at least one
lifetime full manic and major depressive episodes
Hypomania - Correct answer A mild manic state in which the individual seems
infectiously merry, extremely talkative, charming, and tireless. up to 4 days in length
mania - Correct answer a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic
state-function is impaired. can last 7 days
prevalence of first diagnosis of bipolar disorder postpartum - Correct answer 50%
Risk factors for postpartum psychosis - Correct answer History of bipolar or psychotic
disorder, first pregnancy, family history, recent discontinuation of psychotropic
medication
Postpartum psychosis symptoms - Correct answer onset-2 weeks postpartum, poor
concentration, disorientation, agitation, aloof, lack of self care, elated/labile mood,
, rambling speech, thought broadcasting/delusion of grandiosity, disorganized thoughts,
flight of ideas, hallucinations
reducing risk of postpartum psychosis - Correct answer stay on bipolar medication,
treat immediately in women with history of psychosis and bipolar, good sleep is
essential
Evidence based risk factors for PMADS - Correct answer previous PMADS (family
history, personal history, symptoms during pregnancy), history of mood/anxiety
disorders (personal or family history of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders,
bipolar disorders), significant mood reactions of hormonal changes (puberty, PMS,
hormonal birth control)
More evidence based risk factors for PMADS - Correct answer endocrine dysfunction
(diabetes, thyroid imbalance, fertility challenges), social factors (IPV, low support,
financial stress, racism), high stress parenting (military families, adolescent parents,
parents of multiples, single parents)
