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PMH – C EXAM 2|| ACTUAL EXAM (VERSION A
AND B) LATEST AND COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /
ALREADY GRADED A+
Mission of PSI
The global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to increase
awareness of mental health related to childbearing.
When was and by who was PSI founded
1987 by Jane Honikman
Father of Medicine
Hippocrates 460BC
Louis Victor Marce'
French Psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness in 1858.
What were some early classification of PMADs
Postpartum fever, agitation, paralysis, and sensory deficits
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Marce' Society
An organization that focuses on research and works closely with PSI
James A. Hamilton, MD, PhD
(1907-1977)
20th century's father of postpartum psychiatric illness.
Author of Landmark book Postpartum Psychiatric Problems
Founder of Marce' Society (1980)
Advocate of research, treatment, and social support movement
What year did the DSM include specifiers
1994
Who said, "The support groups represent the most significant and useful aspect of
the renaissance in the recognition and treatment of postpartum illness."
James Hamilton, MD, PhD- 2nd annual PSI Conference Princeton, NJ June 24,
1988
Which social support group leaders formed PSI in 1987?
Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI), England
Depression After Delivery (DAD), USA
Pacific Post Partum Support Society, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA), Melbourne, Australia
Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP), Santa Barbara, CA, USA
PSI Statement on Social Support
"Social Support is essential to assure the mental health of women, children and
their families during pregnancy and the postpartum period."
How many counties does PSI have members?
Over 40 countries
PSI Facts
Only worldwide organization representing the support groups that play a
significant role in the prevention and treatment of maternal mental illness.
PSI unites the professionals and social support groups with the consumers who
uses our member's expertise.
What is PSI's mission?
"To promote awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues
related to childbearing in every community worldwide.
What are PSI's Objectives?
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Perinatal Mental Health Awareness
Support to all families
Collaboration and partnerships
Public Policy and Advocacy
Education and training
PSI Components
PSI Social Support Network of trained volunteers around the world offering
support and local resources
Toll free helpline 800-944-4773 offers support to women and families, in English
and Spanish
Online support groups
Chat with Experts- Toll free telephone support service facilitated by PSI expert
member
According to PSI, What are the needs of Childbearing women?
1. A companion or advocate to provide support during pregnancy, birth, and the
first year of postpartum.
2. Supportive professionals who are knowledgeable about mental health and will
access help for a patient with a mood disorder.
3. Having a time and place to talk about pregnancy, the birth, and the continuing
postpartum experience.
Why are PMADs important?
PMH – C EXAM 2|| ACTUAL EXAM (VERSION A
AND B) LATEST AND COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /
ALREADY GRADED A+
Mission of PSI
The global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to increase
awareness of mental health related to childbearing.
When was and by who was PSI founded
1987 by Jane Honikman
Father of Medicine
Hippocrates 460BC
Louis Victor Marce'
French Psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness in 1858.
What were some early classification of PMADs
Postpartum fever, agitation, paralysis, and sensory deficits
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Marce' Society
An organization that focuses on research and works closely with PSI
James A. Hamilton, MD, PhD
(1907-1977)
20th century's father of postpartum psychiatric illness.
Author of Landmark book Postpartum Psychiatric Problems
Founder of Marce' Society (1980)
Advocate of research, treatment, and social support movement
What year did the DSM include specifiers
1994
Who said, "The support groups represent the most significant and useful aspect of
the renaissance in the recognition and treatment of postpartum illness."
James Hamilton, MD, PhD- 2nd annual PSI Conference Princeton, NJ June 24,
1988
Which social support group leaders formed PSI in 1987?
Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI), England
Depression After Delivery (DAD), USA
Pacific Post Partum Support Society, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA), Melbourne, Australia
Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP), Santa Barbara, CA, USA
PSI Statement on Social Support
"Social Support is essential to assure the mental health of women, children and
their families during pregnancy and the postpartum period."
How many counties does PSI have members?
Over 40 countries
PSI Facts
Only worldwide organization representing the support groups that play a
significant role in the prevention and treatment of maternal mental illness.
PSI unites the professionals and social support groups with the consumers who
uses our member's expertise.
What is PSI's mission?
"To promote awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues
related to childbearing in every community worldwide.
What are PSI's Objectives?
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Perinatal Mental Health Awareness
Support to all families
Collaboration and partnerships
Public Policy and Advocacy
Education and training
PSI Components
PSI Social Support Network of trained volunteers around the world offering
support and local resources
Toll free helpline 800-944-4773 offers support to women and families, in English
and Spanish
Online support groups
Chat with Experts- Toll free telephone support service facilitated by PSI expert
member
According to PSI, What are the needs of Childbearing women?
1. A companion or advocate to provide support during pregnancy, birth, and the
first year of postpartum.
2. Supportive professionals who are knowledgeable about mental health and will
access help for a patient with a mood disorder.
3. Having a time and place to talk about pregnancy, the birth, and the continuing
postpartum experience.
Why are PMADs important?
