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PMH – C EXAM

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Mission of PSI - correct answer- The global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to increase awareness of mental health related to childbearing.

When was and by who was PSI founded - correct answer- 1987 by Jane Honikman

Father of Medicine - correct answer- Hippocrates 460BC

Louis Victor Marce' - correct answer- French Psychiatrist who wrote the first treatise on puerperal mental illness in 1858.

What were some early classification of PMADs - correct answer- Postpartum fever, agitation, paralysis, and sensory deficits

Marce' Society - correct answer- An organization that focuses on research and works closely with PSI 1 / 4

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James A. Hamilton, MD, PhD - correct answer- (1907-1977) 20th century's father of postpartum psychiatric illness.Author of Landmark book Postpartum Psychiatric Problems Founder of Marce' Society (1980) Advocate of research, treatment, and social support movement

What year did the DSM include specifiers - correct answer- 1994

Who said, "The support groups represent the most significant and useful aspect of the renaissance in the recognition and treatment of postpartum illness." - correct answer- James Hamilton, MD, PhD- 2nd annual PSI Conference Princeton, NJ June 24, 1988

Which social support group leaders formed PSI in 1987? - correct answer- Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI), England Depression After Delivery (DAD), USA Pacific Post Partum Support Society, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2 / 4

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Post and Ante Natal Depression Association (PANDA), Melbourne, Australia Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP), Santa Barbara, CA, USA

PSI Statement on Social Support - correct answer- "Social Support is essential to assure the mental health of women, children and their families during pregnancy and the postpartum period."

How many counties does PSI have members? - correct answer- Over 40 countries

PSI Facts - correct answer- Only worldwide organization representing the support groups that play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of maternal mental illness.

PSI unites the professionals and social support groups with the consumers who uses our member's expertise.

What is PSI's mission? - correct answer- "To promote awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing in every community worldwide.

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What are PSI's Objectives? - correct answer- Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Support to all families Collaboration and partnerships Public Policy and Advocacy Education and training

PSI Components - correct answer- PSI Social Support Network of trained volunteers around the world offering support and local resources Toll free helpline 800-944-4773 offers support to women and families, in English and Spanish Online support groups Chat with Experts- Toll free telephone support service facilitated by PSI expert member

According to PSI, What are the needs of Childbearing women?

• correct answer- 1. A companion or advocate to provide

support during pregnancy, birth, and the first year of postpartum.

• Supportive professionals who are knowledgeable about

mental health and will access help for a patient with a mood disorder.

• Having a time and place to talk about pregnancy, the birth,

and the continuing postpartum experience.

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