PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION (PMH-C) EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION
(PMH-C) EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
What are some services that Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers?

Ans: - 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



QUESTION>>>> Does the PSI Helpline offer phone or text support?

Ans: Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis hotline.



QUESTION>>>> What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline?

Ans: A national hotline for the perinatal population that offers support

24hr/365d. 1-833-TLC-MAMA



QUESTION>>>> What is the definition of "perinatal"?

Ans: Anytime during pregnancy through the first year postpartum



QUESTION>>>> What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby blues"

in the first few weeks after the baby arrives?

Ans: 80%

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QUESTION>>>> When do the baby blues typically peak?

Ans: Day 3-5 after delivery



QUESTION>>>> How long do the baby blues typically last?

Ans: 2 days to 2 weeks after delivery



QUESTION>>>> What are the symptoms of baby blues?

Ans: - tearfulness

- lability

- reactivity

- exhaustion

- unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx



QUESTION>>>> When making a determination between baby blues and PPD,

what should be considered?

Ans: severity, onset, and duration



QUESTION>>>> What is the DSM code for PPD?

Ans: Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum onset)



QUESTION>>>> What is the DSM criteria for MDD?

Ans: SIGECAPS

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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



QUESTION>>>> What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety

developed during the perinatal period (beyond just "baby blues")?

Ans: At least 1 in 7 mothers



QUESTION>>>> What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis?

Ans: 1-2 in 1,000 mothers



QUESTION>>>> What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in

fathers?

Ans: 10% of new fathers

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QUESTION>>>> What is the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in

mothers?

Ans: 21% of new mothers, 19.3% of whom also experienced suicidal thoughts



QUESTION>>>> Suicide is the ____ leading causes of maternal deaths

Ans: One of the top 3



QUESTION>>>> What are some obstacles to care for the perinatal population?

Ans: - shame and fear

- provider misinformation

- cultural taboos

- provider accessibility



QUESTION>>>> What is the PSI motto?

Ans: You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help you will be well.



QUESTION>>>> What is the term for mental health disorders that develop

during pregnancy or postpartum?

Ans: Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHDs)



QUESTION>>>> According to the formal definition of perinatal mental health

disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin?

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