PMH-C EXAM UPDATE (PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
CERTIFICATION) MOST TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERTS GRADED A+| WITH RATIONALES
1. Which of the following is a military stressor?
A. Recent/upcoming deployment
B. Lack of emotional support from a partner
C. Fear for the welfare of self or partner
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Military stressors include recent/upcoming deployment, lack of emotional support from a
partner, and fear for the welfare of self or partner, among others.
2. Who is Jane Honikman?
A. Founder of PSI
B. A French psychiatrist
C. Author of "Postpartum Psychiatric Problems"
D. Founder of the Marce Society
Answer: A. Founder of PSI
Rationale: Jane Honikman is the founder of Postpartum Support International (PSI).
3. In what year was PSI established?
A. 1975
B. 1987
C. 1995
D. 2001
Answer: B. 1987
Rationale: PSI was established in 1987 to provide support and resources for perinatal mental health.
4. Who was Louis Victor Marce?
A. Founder of PSI
B. A French psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness
,C. Father of Postpartum Psychiatric Illness
D. Founder of the Marce Society
Answer: B. A French psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness
Rationale: Louis Victor Marce was a French psychiatrist known for his early work on puerperal mental
illness.
5. Who is considered the "Father of Postpartum Psychiatric Illness"?
A. Jane Honikman
B. Louis Victor Marce
C. James A. Hamilton
D. None of the above
Answer: C. James A. Hamilton
Rationale: James A. Hamilton is recognized as the father of postpartum psychiatric illness for his
contributions to the field.
6. What does DAD stand for?
A. Depression After Delivery
B. Depression and Anxiety Disorder
C. Delivery and Depression Association
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Depression After Delivery
Rationale: DAD stands for Depression After Delivery, a U.S.-based organization.
7. What does APNI stand for?
A. Association for Post Natal Illness
B. Association for Perinatal Mental Health
C. Association for Postpartum Nursing Interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Association for Post Natal Illness
Rationale: APNI stands for the Association for Post Natal Illness, based in England.
8. What does PANDA stand for?
,A. Post and Ante Natal Depression Association
B. Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Association
C. Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Alliance
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Post and Ante Natal Depression Association
Rationale: PANDA stands for the Post and Ante Natal Depression Association, based in Australia.
9. What is the most important part of mental health for women, children, and families?
A. Medication
B. Social support
C. Therapy
D. Financial stability
Answer: B. Social support
Rationale: Social support is critical for mental health, especially during the perinatal period.
10. How many countries does PSI have members in?
A. 20
B. 30
C. Over 40
D. Over 50
Answer: C. Over 40
Rationale: PSI has members in over 40 countries worldwide.
11. What percentage of women will experience postpartum depression?
A. 10%
B. 21%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Answer: B. 21%
Rationale: Approximately 21% of women experience postpartum depression.
, 12. What percentage of pregnant women experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression
and/or anxiety?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Answer: B. 20%
Rationale: About 20% of pregnant women experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression
and/or anxiety.
13. What percentage of pregnant women with a psychiatric diagnosis were treated?
A. Less than 86%
B. 90%
C. 75%
D. 50%
Answer: A. Less than 86%
Rationale: Less than 86% of pregnant women with a psychiatric diagnosis receive treatment.
14. What percentage of women on antidepressants were symptomatic due to suboptimal treatment?
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. Over 50%
D. 60%
Answer: C. Over 50%
Rationale: Over 50% of women on antidepressants remain symptomatic due to suboptimal treatment.
15. What is the perinatal period?
A. The first six weeks after childbirth
B. The entire time frame from pregnancy through the first year after giving birth
C. The first three months after childbirth
D. The first year after childbirth
Answer: B. The entire time frame from pregnancy through the first year after giving birth
Rationale: The perinatal period includes pregnancy and the first year postpartum.
CERTIFICATION) MOST TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERTS GRADED A+| WITH RATIONALES
1. Which of the following is a military stressor?
A. Recent/upcoming deployment
B. Lack of emotional support from a partner
C. Fear for the welfare of self or partner
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Rationale: Military stressors include recent/upcoming deployment, lack of emotional support from a
partner, and fear for the welfare of self or partner, among others.
2. Who is Jane Honikman?
A. Founder of PSI
B. A French psychiatrist
C. Author of "Postpartum Psychiatric Problems"
D. Founder of the Marce Society
Answer: A. Founder of PSI
Rationale: Jane Honikman is the founder of Postpartum Support International (PSI).
3. In what year was PSI established?
A. 1975
B. 1987
C. 1995
D. 2001
Answer: B. 1987
Rationale: PSI was established in 1987 to provide support and resources for perinatal mental health.
4. Who was Louis Victor Marce?
A. Founder of PSI
B. A French psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness
,C. Father of Postpartum Psychiatric Illness
D. Founder of the Marce Society
Answer: B. A French psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness
Rationale: Louis Victor Marce was a French psychiatrist known for his early work on puerperal mental
illness.
5. Who is considered the "Father of Postpartum Psychiatric Illness"?
A. Jane Honikman
B. Louis Victor Marce
C. James A. Hamilton
D. None of the above
Answer: C. James A. Hamilton
Rationale: James A. Hamilton is recognized as the father of postpartum psychiatric illness for his
contributions to the field.
6. What does DAD stand for?
A. Depression After Delivery
B. Depression and Anxiety Disorder
C. Delivery and Depression Association
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Depression After Delivery
Rationale: DAD stands for Depression After Delivery, a U.S.-based organization.
7. What does APNI stand for?
A. Association for Post Natal Illness
B. Association for Perinatal Mental Health
C. Association for Postpartum Nursing Interventions
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Association for Post Natal Illness
Rationale: APNI stands for the Association for Post Natal Illness, based in England.
8. What does PANDA stand for?
,A. Post and Ante Natal Depression Association
B. Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Association
C. Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Alliance
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Post and Ante Natal Depression Association
Rationale: PANDA stands for the Post and Ante Natal Depression Association, based in Australia.
9. What is the most important part of mental health for women, children, and families?
A. Medication
B. Social support
C. Therapy
D. Financial stability
Answer: B. Social support
Rationale: Social support is critical for mental health, especially during the perinatal period.
10. How many countries does PSI have members in?
A. 20
B. 30
C. Over 40
D. Over 50
Answer: C. Over 40
Rationale: PSI has members in over 40 countries worldwide.
11. What percentage of women will experience postpartum depression?
A. 10%
B. 21%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Answer: B. 21%
Rationale: Approximately 21% of women experience postpartum depression.
, 12. What percentage of pregnant women experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression
and/or anxiety?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Answer: B. 20%
Rationale: About 20% of pregnant women experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression
and/or anxiety.
13. What percentage of pregnant women with a psychiatric diagnosis were treated?
A. Less than 86%
B. 90%
C. 75%
D. 50%
Answer: A. Less than 86%
Rationale: Less than 86% of pregnant women with a psychiatric diagnosis receive treatment.
14. What percentage of women on antidepressants were symptomatic due to suboptimal treatment?
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. Over 50%
D. 60%
Answer: C. Over 50%
Rationale: Over 50% of women on antidepressants remain symptomatic due to suboptimal treatment.
15. What is the perinatal period?
A. The first six weeks after childbirth
B. The entire time frame from pregnancy through the first year after giving birth
C. The first three months after childbirth
D. The first year after childbirth
Answer: B. The entire time frame from pregnancy through the first year after giving birth
Rationale: The perinatal period includes pregnancy and the first year postpartum.
