PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION NEWEST
ACTUAL (PMH-C) EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS/ VERIFIED/GRADED A+/ (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety
developed during the perinatal period (beyond just "baby
blues")?
At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis?
1-2 in 1,000 mothers
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
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,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)
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental health
disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin?
Anytime during or after pregnancy, up to 1 year postpartum,
including losses.
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,Do PMHDs have onset during the "baby blues?"
They can, or they can arise later.
What are some triggers for later onset of PMHDs?
- hormonal triggers
- rapid weaning from breastfeeding
- hormonal birth control
- return to work
- illness or hospitalization
- loss and grief
What are risk factors for PMHDs?
- financial stress or poverty
- lack of social support
- marital stress
- IPV/history of abuse
- substance dependency in family
- poor relationship with own family
- history of depression, anxiety, OCD
- thyroid imbalance, diabetes, endocrine disorders
- PMS or PMDD
- pregnancy or delivery complications
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, - infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss
- mothers whose baby is in the NICU
- recent major life stressor/event
- rapid weaning of breastfeeding
- unwanted or unplanned pregnancy
- ambivalence about parental role
- mothers of multiples
What are some services that Postpartum Support International
(PSI) offers?
- 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?
Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline?
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ACTUAL (PMH-C) EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS/ VERIFIED/GRADED A+/ (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the prevalence of serious depression or anxiety
developed during the perinatal period (beyond just "baby
blues")?
At least 1 in 7 mothers
What is the prevalence of postpartum psychosis?
1-2 in 1,000 mothers
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
Page 1 of 86
,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)
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental health
disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin?
Anytime during or after pregnancy, up to 1 year postpartum,
including losses.
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,Do PMHDs have onset during the "baby blues?"
They can, or they can arise later.
What are some triggers for later onset of PMHDs?
- hormonal triggers
- rapid weaning from breastfeeding
- hormonal birth control
- return to work
- illness or hospitalization
- loss and grief
What are risk factors for PMHDs?
- financial stress or poverty
- lack of social support
- marital stress
- IPV/history of abuse
- substance dependency in family
- poor relationship with own family
- history of depression, anxiety, OCD
- thyroid imbalance, diabetes, endocrine disorders
- PMS or PMDD
- pregnancy or delivery complications
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, - infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss
- mothers whose baby is in the NICU
- recent major life stressor/event
- rapid weaning of breastfeeding
- unwanted or unplanned pregnancy
- ambivalence about parental role
- mothers of multiples
What are some services that Postpartum Support International
(PSI) offers?
- 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?
Both! At 1-800-944-4773. Remember it is not a crisis hotline.
What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline?
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