PMH-C MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is the mission of Postpartum Support International (PSI)?
to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to mental
health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to
childbearing in every country worldwide.
to promote gender-sensitive and autonomy-enhancing mental health services for
pregnant and postpartum women. - ANSWER-to promote awareness, prevention and
treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
PSI Support Coordinators are located:
In North America only
In the US and Internationally
In the US only - ANSWER-In the US and Internationally
What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for
dads.
A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on Wednesdays
for moms and first Mondays for dads.
A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed when expert available.
- ANSWER-A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on
Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the toll-free "HelpLine" number operated by PSI?
1-877-944-HELP
1-800-944-4PPD
1-800-944-MAMA - ANSWER-1-800-944-4PPD
, What is the prevalence of postpartum depression in women, according to research by
Kathy Wisner in 2012? (see assigned article)
1:5 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:10 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year. - ANSWER-
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year
What was *NOT* a frequent co-occurring disorder with postpartum depression,
according to Kathy Wisner's study?
narcolepsy
anxiety
bipolar disorders - ANSWER-narcolepsy
What percentage of fathers experience depression postpartum, according to the
American Academy of Pediatrics?
1:20
1:5
1:10 - ANSWER-1:10
Which of the following is *NOT* recognized as a statistically-significant cause of a
perinatal mental health disorder?
Cesarean Birth
Stress from living in poverty
Thyroid imbalance - ANSWER-Cesarean Birth
any time during the first year postpartum - ANSWER-in the first two weeks postpartum
Describe how you would differentiate between symptoms of perinatal obsessive-
compulsive disorder and postpartum psychosis?
OCD only occurs during pregnancy; postpartum psychosis is only postpartum.
OCD always involves images of violence to the baby; with postpartum psychosis she
knows they are wrong but wants to act on them anyway.
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is the mission of Postpartum Support International (PSI)?
to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to mental
health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to
childbearing in every country worldwide.
to promote gender-sensitive and autonomy-enhancing mental health services for
pregnant and postpartum women. - ANSWER-to promote awareness, prevention and
treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
PSI Support Coordinators are located:
In North America only
In the US and Internationally
In the US only - ANSWER-In the US and Internationally
What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for
dads.
A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on Wednesdays
for moms and first Mondays for dads.
A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed when expert available.
- ANSWER-A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held on
Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the toll-free "HelpLine" number operated by PSI?
1-877-944-HELP
1-800-944-4PPD
1-800-944-MAMA - ANSWER-1-800-944-4PPD
, What is the prevalence of postpartum depression in women, according to research by
Kathy Wisner in 2012? (see assigned article)
1:5 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:10 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year. - ANSWER-
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year
What was *NOT* a frequent co-occurring disorder with postpartum depression,
according to Kathy Wisner's study?
narcolepsy
anxiety
bipolar disorders - ANSWER-narcolepsy
What percentage of fathers experience depression postpartum, according to the
American Academy of Pediatrics?
1:20
1:5
1:10 - ANSWER-1:10
Which of the following is *NOT* recognized as a statistically-significant cause of a
perinatal mental health disorder?
Cesarean Birth
Stress from living in poverty
Thyroid imbalance - ANSWER-Cesarean Birth
any time during the first year postpartum - ANSWER-in the first two weeks postpartum
Describe how you would differentiate between symptoms of perinatal obsessive-
compulsive disorder and postpartum psychosis?
OCD only occurs during pregnancy; postpartum psychosis is only postpartum.
OCD always involves images of violence to the baby; with postpartum psychosis she
knows they are wrong but wants to act on them anyway.
