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Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-
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What are some services that Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers? - Answer✔- 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? - Answer✔Both! At 1-800-944-4773.
Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? - Answer✔A national hotline for the
perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA
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What is the definition of "perinatal"? - Answer✔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? - Answer✔80%
When do the baby blues typically peak? - Answer✔Day 3-5 after delivery
How long do the baby blues typically last? - Answer✔2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - Answer✔- tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and PPD, what should be considered? -
Answer✔severity, onset, and duration
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What is the DSM code for PPD? - Answer✔Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? - Answer✔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 depression or anxiety developed during the perinatal period
(beyond just "baby blues")? - Answer✔At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? - Answer✔1-2 in 1,000 mothers
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What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers? - Answer✔10% of new
fathers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers? - Answer✔21% of new
mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths - Answer✔One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population? - Answer✔- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? - Answer✔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? -
Answer✔Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
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Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-
C) Exam Questions And Answers |Latest
2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
What are some services that Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers? - Answer✔- 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? - Answer✔Both! At 1-800-944-4773.
Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline? - Answer✔A national hotline for the
perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA
1|Page
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What is the definition of "perinatal"? - Answer✔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? - Answer✔80%
When do the baby blues typically peak? - Answer✔Day 3-5 after delivery
How long do the baby blues typically last? - Answer✔2 days to 2 weeks after delivery
What are the symptoms of baby blues? - Answer✔- tearfulness
- lability
- reactivity
- exhaustion
- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx
When making a determination between baby blues and PPD, what should be considered? -
Answer✔severity, onset, and duration
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What is the DSM code for PPD? - Answer✔Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum onset)
What is the DSM criteria for MDD? - Answer✔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 depression or anxiety developed during the perinatal period
(beyond just "baby blues")? - Answer✔At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis? - Answer✔1-2 in 1,000 mothers
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What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers? - Answer✔10% of new
fathers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers? - Answer✔21% of new
mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths - Answer✔One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population? - Answer✔- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto? - Answer✔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? -
Answer✔Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
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