What is the mission of Postpartum Support International (PSI)?
to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues
related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
PSI Support Coordinators are located:
In the US and Internationally
What is the PSI "Chat with an Expert" and how often is it held?
A free phone chat with a perinatal mental health expert provider. Held
on Wednesdays for moms and first Mondays for dads.
What is the toll-free "HelpLine" number operated by PSI?
1-800-944-4PPD
What languages are spoken by PSI HelpLine volunteers?
Spanish, English, and others by request
What is the prevalence of postpartum depression in women, according to
research by Kathy Wisner in 2012? (see assigned article)
1:7 in the first three months; 1:5 when subjects followed for the first
year.
What is a common barrier to screening for PMADs?
Provider doesn't know where to send patient if they screen positive
What does EPDS stand for?
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
, True/False: There are no validated screening tools for mood disorders
during pregnancy.
False
What is the website referenced in Class #2 for resources on Bipolar
Mood Disorders?
psycheducation.org
Which of these is one of the resources recommended for information
about risks and safety of medication in breastfeeding?
Mothertobaby.org
What is an essential role of the professional in primary prevention?
Assessing risk
Which is an evidence-based validated screening tool for postpartum
depression?
EPDS
What is one of the recommended opening statements a provider can use
to introduce a screening tool.
"It's not easy being a new mother and it's ok to feel unhappy at times. As
you have recently had a new baby, we would like to know how you are
feeling."
or
"Please be as open and honest as possible when answering these
questions."
NOT
"We have assessed that you are most likely experiencing depression, and
we'd like you to fill out this simple questionnaire to confirm that."
What is the best practice recommendation for a response greater than 0
to the last question in the EPDS or the PHQ-9?
Access immediate care to assess for current suicidality and plan
What is the most common "cut-off" score on the EPDS to be considered
a positive screen for postpartum depression?
10
What is a recommended intake question for pregnant women?
Is this a planned pregnancy?
What is one of the essential intake questions for postpartum women?
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