2025 PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification)
Exam – 100% VERIFIED COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
(ANSWERED)
What is the research on esketamine/ketamine for pregnant women?
- has been used for many years as an anesthesia
- is being used for treatment resistant depression with good results
- adverse events include sedation, dissociation, elevated BP
What is pharmacogenetic testing?
tests inherited genetic differences in drug metabolic pathways which can affect
individual responses to drugs, both in terms of therapeutic efficacy and potential side
effects
- can be costly
- should not be used in place of clinical judgment or as primary decision maker
What does the research show re: breastfeeding and medications?
Psychotropic drugs are excreted in small amounts, so a normal full term infant of
average weight who is breastfeeding can handle metabolites without adverse effects
What percentage of exposure to the maternal dose of a psychotropic medication is
acceptable for the baby during breastfeeding?
<10%
,How long do women usually have to remain on psychotropic medications postpartum?
Usually a year from remission (it takes 6-9 months for neurotransmitters to
normalize)
Will psychotropic medication change your personality?
It is not supposed to change your personality or make you a zombie, it is meant to help
you feel more like yourself
Are psychotropic medications addictive?
SSRIs and SNRIs are not; benzodiazepines can be if not used properly
How long is it advised to taper off psychotropic medications?
1-2 months
What is the PSI Perinatal Peer Support Training?
An updated webinar series coming in early 2024 to help develop support networks for
perinatal families
- designed for all social support advocates for perinatal women including volunteers,
group facilitators, community members, and providers involved in developing support
groups or networks
,The PSI Perinatal Provider Directory lists providers in which countries?
The US and Canada
What types of providers does the PSI Perinatal Provider Directory list?
psychotherapists
psychiatrists
physicians
support groups
PMHCs
What is the PSI National Psychiatric Consultation Line?
a free, expert consultation line for medical prescribers, you are connected with a
perinatal psychiatrist within 24 hours for advice
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers?
10% of new fathers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers?
, 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths
One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population?
- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto?
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?
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
Exam – 100% VERIFIED COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS
(ANSWERED)
What is the research on esketamine/ketamine for pregnant women?
- has been used for many years as an anesthesia
- is being used for treatment resistant depression with good results
- adverse events include sedation, dissociation, elevated BP
What is pharmacogenetic testing?
tests inherited genetic differences in drug metabolic pathways which can affect
individual responses to drugs, both in terms of therapeutic efficacy and potential side
effects
- can be costly
- should not be used in place of clinical judgment or as primary decision maker
What does the research show re: breastfeeding and medications?
Psychotropic drugs are excreted in small amounts, so a normal full term infant of
average weight who is breastfeeding can handle metabolites without adverse effects
What percentage of exposure to the maternal dose of a psychotropic medication is
acceptable for the baby during breastfeeding?
<10%
,How long do women usually have to remain on psychotropic medications postpartum?
Usually a year from remission (it takes 6-9 months for neurotransmitters to
normalize)
Will psychotropic medication change your personality?
It is not supposed to change your personality or make you a zombie, it is meant to help
you feel more like yourself
Are psychotropic medications addictive?
SSRIs and SNRIs are not; benzodiazepines can be if not used properly
How long is it advised to taper off psychotropic medications?
1-2 months
What is the PSI Perinatal Peer Support Training?
An updated webinar series coming in early 2024 to help develop support networks for
perinatal families
- designed for all social support advocates for perinatal women including volunteers,
group facilitators, community members, and providers involved in developing support
groups or networks
,The PSI Perinatal Provider Directory lists providers in which countries?
The US and Canada
What types of providers does the PSI Perinatal Provider Directory list?
psychotherapists
psychiatrists
physicians
support groups
PMHCs
What is the PSI National Psychiatric Consultation Line?
a free, expert consultation line for medical prescribers, you are connected with a
perinatal psychiatrist within 24 hours for advice
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in fathers?
10% of new fathers
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in mothers?
, 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts
Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths
One of the top 3
What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population?
- shame and fear
- provider misinformation
- cultural taboos
- provider accessibility
What is the PSI motto?
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?
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)
