PSI Characteristics of Postpartum Depression 3

Question 1

Which of the following populations is also at risk for postpartum depression, often overlooked in clinical settings?

Accepted Answer

Fathers and non-birthing partners

Answer

Fathers and non-birthing partners have a PPD prevalence of approximately 10%, and screening should be extended to them.

Question 2

A hallmark of PPD that differs from typical exhaustion of new parenthood is:

Accepted Answer

Mood disturbance that interferes with daily functioning

Answer

The defining feature separating PPD from normal new-parent fatigue is the presence of a mood disturbance that significantly impairs daily functioning.

Question 3

Postpartum depression can first appear or persist up to how long after childbirth, according to the DSM-5 peripartum specifier?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

The DSM-5 peripartum specifier applies to onset during pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum, but clinically PPD is recognized for up to 12 months after delivery.

Question 4

Somatic complaints such as headaches, stomachaches, and muscle tension without clear medical cause may signal PPD because:

Accepted Answer

Depression frequently manifests through physical symptoms

Answer

Depression, including PPD, commonly presents with somatic complaints as the body expresses psychological distress physically.

Question 5

A mother with PPD who has thoughts of worthlessness and believes she is a 'bad mother' is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive distortions characteristic of depression

Answer

Negative cognitive distortions, including feelings of worthlessness and excessive guilt, are hallmark features of depressive disorders including PPD.

PSI - Postpartum Support International Practice Test

PSI - Postpartum Support International Practice Test

PSI Characteristics of Postpartum Depression 3