PSI Treatment Approaches for Perinatal Mental Health

Question 1

Which type of therapy is considered a first-line evidence-based treatment for postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Psychoanalytic therapy only

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Hypnotherapy

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Art therapy only

Question 2

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is particularly effective for perinatal depression because it focuses on what?

Accepted Answer

Resolving interpersonal conflicts and role transitions related to new parenthood

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Childhood trauma only

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Sleep deprivation management techniques

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Couples financial planning

Question 3

When is pharmacological treatment most clearly indicated for postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

When symptoms are moderate to severe or when psychotherapy alone is insufficient

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Only after the mother stops breastfeeding

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Only if the father requests it

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For all postpartum women as a preventive measure

Question 4

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed for postpartum depression because they do what?

Accepted Answer

Increase serotonin availability in the brain to improve mood

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Block dopamine receptors entirely

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Reduce cortisol production only

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Replace hormones lost after delivery

Question 5

Which SSRI is often considered a preferred choice during breastfeeding due to its low transfer rate into breast milk?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline

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Fluoxetine

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Paroxetine

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Citalopram

Question 6

What is brexanolone (Zulresso) and why is it significant in postpartum depression treatment?

Accepted Answer

The first FDA-approved medication specifically indicated for postpartum depression

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A natural supplement approved by the FDA

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A generic version of sertraline

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An antipsychotic used off-label for PPD