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PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions.
Question 1: What is the mission of Postpartum Support
International (PSI)?
to advocate public policies which guarantee these rights and ensure access to mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
to promote gender-sensitive and autonomy-enhancing mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
CORRECT ANSWER : to promote awareness, prevention and
treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
Question 2: PSI Support Coordinators are located:
In North America only
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In the US and Internationally
In the US only
CORRECT ANSWER : In the US and Internationally
Question 3: What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how
often is it held?
An online video support group. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider.Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
A 1:1 chat with an expert set up by appointment. Held as needed
when expert available.
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CORRECT ANSWER : A free phone chat with a perinatal
mental health expert provider. Held on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
Question 4: What is the toll-free "HelpLine" number operated
by PSI?
1-877-944-HELP
1-800-944-4PPD
1-800-944-MAMA
CORRECT ANSWER : 1-800-944-4PPD
Question 5: What is the prevalence of postpartum depression in
women, according to research by Kathy Wisner in 2012? (see assigned article)
1:5 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
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1:10 in the first three months; 1:7 when subjects followed for the first year.
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year.
CORRECT ANSWER : 1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first year.
Question 6: What was NOT a frequent co-occurring disorder
with postpartum depression, according to Kathy Wisner's study?
narcolepsy
anxiety
bipolar disorders