PSI Risk Factors and Prevention 3

Question 1

Which group is at particularly elevated risk for perinatal depression due to systemic barriers and historical trauma?

Accepted Answer

Black and Indigenous women in the US

Answer

Black and Indigenous women face elevated rates of perinatal depression due to systemic racism, medical mistrust, historical trauma, and disproportionate social stressors.

Question 2

Adolescent mothers are at higher risk for postpartum depression due to which combined factors?

Accepted Answer

Social isolation, lack of social support, economic hardship, and developmental stage challenges

Answer

Adolescent mothers face compounded risks including social isolation, financial instability, incomplete development, and reduced access to support systems.

Question 3

How does a prior history of childhood adverse events (ACEs) affect perinatal mental health?

Accepted Answer

High ACE scores are associated with significantly elevated risk for perinatal depression and anxiety

Answer

Adverse childhood experiences are consistently linked to elevated perinatal depression and anxiety risk through trauma-related neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms.

Question 4

What is a key preventive role of doulas in perinatal mental health?

Accepted Answer

Providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support that reduces stress and PMAD risk

Answer

Doulas provide continuous support that reduces birth trauma, enhances birth satisfaction, and strengthens the mother's sense of competence, all of which lower PMAD risk.

Question 5

Why is universal prenatal mental health screening important from a prevention standpoint?

Accepted Answer

It identifies high-risk individuals early so preventive interventions can be offered before symptoms develop

Answer

Universal prenatal screening allows early identification of at-risk individuals so that preventive support and planning can be initiated before the postpartum period.

PSI - Postpartum Support International Practice Test

PSI - Postpartum Support International Practice Test

PSI Risk Factors and Prevention 3