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PMH-C Exam Study Guide – 2025/2026 with 184 Complete Questions and Revised Answers

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Scheduled maintenance: January 13, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION (PMH-C) EXAM NEWEST 2025 VERSION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Students also studied Science Medicine Obstetrics Save Perinatal Mental Health exam 247 terms cutejennrn Preview PMH-C Multiple Choice 85 terms jessradavich Preview PSI Exam: Overview Material from t ... 67 terms ericam84 Preview PMH-C Teacher KAR 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? A national hotline for the perinatal population that offers support 24hr/365d. 1- 833-TLC-MAMA What is the definition of "perinatal"? Anytime during pregnancy through the first year postpartum What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby blues" in the first few weeks after the baby arrives? 80% When do the baby blues typically peak? Day 3-5 after delivery How long do the baby blues typically last? 2 days to 2 weeks after delivery What are the symptoms of baby blues? - tearfulness - lability - reactivity - exhaustion - unrelated to stress or prior psychiatric hx When making a determination between baby blues and PPD, what should be considered? severity, onset, and duration

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What is the DSM code for PPD? Major Unipolar Depression (with peripartum onset) What is the DSM criteria for MDD? SIGECAPS 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 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 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. 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

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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 - 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 is the physical factors that affect the etiology of PMHDs? - genetic predisposition - sensitivity to hormonal changes What are some psychosocial factors that affect the etiology of PMHDs? - inadequate support - perfectionism, superwoman mentality What are some concurrent stressors that affect the etiology of PMHDs? - sleep disruption - poor nutrition - health challenges - interpersonal stress - cultural stress/barriers What are some other causes of PMHDs that should be ruled out? - thyroid/pituitary imbalances - anemia - trauma - vitamin D imbalance - medication side effects - alcohol or drug use What are the different types of PMHDs? - prenatal depression or anxiety - Major Postpartum Depression - Postpartum Anxiety or Panic Disorder - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Perinatal OCD - Bipolar Disorders - Postpartum Psychosis What are some unexpected/atypical PPD symptoms? - agitation - anxiety - anger, rage - insomnia - mania - non-psychotic intrusive thoughts and images - protectiveness and hypervigilance - substance dependence

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