PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification Exam
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1. Theories of Etiol- Biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (pri-
ogy or diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social sup-
port/racism)
2. Baby Blues Affects 60-80% of new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation.
Lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Symptoms include tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaus-
tion, but predominantly happy. Self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without
intervention. Self-care strategies recommended.
3. Distinguishing Consider severity, intensity, and duration of symptoms
Blues from
Depression
4. Prevalence of 8-20%
Postpartum Anxi-
ety
5. Prevalence of 15%
Prenatal Anxiety
6. Prevalence of 21%
Postpartum De-
pression
7. Prevalence of 11%
Postpartum Pan-
ic Disorder
8. Prevalence of 11%
Postpartum OCD
9. 9%
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Prevalence of
Postpartum
PTSD
10. Percentage of 70%
Bipolar Symp-
toms Relapse
without Medica-
tion
11. Prevalence of 1-2 out of 1,000 cases
Postpartum Psy-
chosis
12. Prevalence of Pa- 10% of fathers
ternal Postpar-
tum Depression
13. Prevalence of 20-30% of cases
Psychosis in
Women with Di-
agnosed Bipolar
Disorder
14. Traits of Recognizes unhealthy thoughts, extreme anxiety, fear of 'snapping', no desire to
Obsessive-Com- harm the baby, frightening thoughts
pulsive Disorder
(OCD)
15. Traits of Psy- Lacks insight into unhealthy thoughts/actions, reduced anxiety with delusions, no
chosis awareness of distorted thoughts, delusional beliefs about the baby, ego-syntonic
thoughts of harming the baby
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16. Traits of Intrusive thoughts (flashbacks), avoidance, negative mood, arousal symptoms
Post-Traumatic (sleep issues, poor concentration, hyper vigilance)
Stress Disorder
(PTSD)
17. Maternal Mor- 1,200 deaths per year or 14.4 per 100,000 women
tality Rate (All
Women)
18. Maternal Mortal- 43.5 deaths per 100,000 women
ity Rate (Black
Women)
19. Bipolar I Disorder Characterized by at least one full manic and major depressive episode in a lifetime
20. Hypomania Mild manic state with elevated mood, talkativeness, charm, and energy lasting up
to 4 days
21. Mania A mood disorder characterized by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state where
function is impaired. Can last up to 7 days.
22. Prevalence of Approximately 50%
First Diagnosis of
Bipolar Disorder
Postpartum
23. Risk Factors for Includes history of bipolar or psychotic disorder, first pregnancy, family history,
Postpartum Psy- recent discontinuation of psychotropic medication.
chosis
24. Postpartum Psy- Onset typically 2 weeks postpartum. Symptoms include poor concentration, dis-
chosis Symptoms orientation, agitation, aloofness, lack of self-care, elated/labile mood, rambling
speech, thought broadcasting/delusion of grandiosity, disorganized thoughts,
flight of ideas, hallucinations.
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1. Theories of Etiol- Biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (pri-
ogy or diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social sup-
port/racism)
2. Baby Blues Affects 60-80% of new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation.
Lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Symptoms include tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaus-
tion, but predominantly happy. Self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without
intervention. Self-care strategies recommended.
3. Distinguishing Consider severity, intensity, and duration of symptoms
Blues from
Depression
4. Prevalence of 8-20%
Postpartum Anxi-
ety
5. Prevalence of 15%
Prenatal Anxiety
6. Prevalence of 21%
Postpartum De-
pression
7. Prevalence of 11%
Postpartum Pan-
ic Disorder
8. Prevalence of 11%
Postpartum OCD
9. 9%
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Prevalence of
Postpartum
PTSD
10. Percentage of 70%
Bipolar Symp-
toms Relapse
without Medica-
tion
11. Prevalence of 1-2 out of 1,000 cases
Postpartum Psy-
chosis
12. Prevalence of Pa- 10% of fathers
ternal Postpar-
tum Depression
13. Prevalence of 20-30% of cases
Psychosis in
Women with Di-
agnosed Bipolar
Disorder
14. Traits of Recognizes unhealthy thoughts, extreme anxiety, fear of 'snapping', no desire to
Obsessive-Com- harm the baby, frightening thoughts
pulsive Disorder
(OCD)
15. Traits of Psy- Lacks insight into unhealthy thoughts/actions, reduced anxiety with delusions, no
chosis awareness of distorted thoughts, delusional beliefs about the baby, ego-syntonic
thoughts of harming the baby
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16. Traits of Intrusive thoughts (flashbacks), avoidance, negative mood, arousal symptoms
Post-Traumatic (sleep issues, poor concentration, hyper vigilance)
Stress Disorder
(PTSD)
17. Maternal Mor- 1,200 deaths per year or 14.4 per 100,000 women
tality Rate (All
Women)
18. Maternal Mortal- 43.5 deaths per 100,000 women
ity Rate (Black
Women)
19. Bipolar I Disorder Characterized by at least one full manic and major depressive episode in a lifetime
20. Hypomania Mild manic state with elevated mood, talkativeness, charm, and energy lasting up
to 4 days
21. Mania A mood disorder characterized by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state where
function is impaired. Can last up to 7 days.
22. Prevalence of Approximately 50%
First Diagnosis of
Bipolar Disorder
Postpartum
23. Risk Factors for Includes history of bipolar or psychotic disorder, first pregnancy, family history,
Postpartum Psy- recent discontinuation of psychotropic medication.
chosis
24. Postpartum Psy- Onset typically 2 weeks postpartum. Symptoms include poor concentration, dis-
chosis Symptoms orientation, agitation, aloofness, lack of self-care, elated/labile mood, rambling
speech, thought broadcasting/delusion of grandiosity, disorganized thoughts,
flight of ideas, hallucinations.
