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Perinatal Mental Health and Occupational Therapy - Part 2

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1.  Maternal or paternal mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period may impact an infant in the following ways: Developmental delays Secure attachment Increased risk of emotional and physical harm to the baby Both A and C

2.  Paternal Postnatal Depression is associated with all of the following EXCEPT: Emotionally detrimental effects on child wellbeing Normal development with positive effects on child wellbeing Physically detrimental effects on child wellbeing Mentally detrimental effects on child wellbeing

3.  Which organization hosts a warm line for parents who may be suffering from a perinatal mental health disorder: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists 2020 Mom Postpartum Support International Postpartum Health Alliance

4.  Which of the following can an OT suggest to a new mother in order to increase her social support? Attend a new mom/parenting class Dyadic therapy for mom and baby Reduce isolation by getting outside the home All of the above

5.  If you work in a pediatric setting, why could it be beneficial to give a mother of your patient (child) a screening tool for maternal mental health disorders? You are obligated The mental health of the mother directly impacts the development of the child The mom is not your patient and you should not give her a screening tool None of the above

6.  If an OT screens a mother and there are signs of mild to moderate perinatal mental illness, which of the following is most helpful for an OT to do? Tell the parent to find a therapist Give the parent a list of local resources, including support groups and reproductive psychologists Suggest he/she takes a yoga class Recommend he/she attend a parenting class

7.  Parents of children with severe medical problems and/or disabilities often experience trauma and/or grief. What ways can OTs support these parents? Explain the importance of and offer suggestions for self-care Suggest this person does not speak about their child's illness/disability to others Offer a resource list for support groups and/or therapists who specialize in working with parents in similar situation Both A and C

8.  Which of the following can OTs work with new mothers on in order to improve daily functioning and mental well-being? Sleep Nutrition Schedule management All of the above

9.  All of the following are examples of buffering the effects of trauma EXCEPT: Create meaning; utilize yoga and meditation Create ongoing bonds with the deceased child Tell the mother to move on Be involved in social support group and/or bereaved parents support group

10.  Which of the following is NOT a way that OTs can spread awareness and support around perinatal mental health in their work settings? Hang maternal mental health awareness posters in waiting room, exam room, or bathrooms Report mother to child protective services Provide pregnant or women with children a brochure listing signs/symptoms of perinatal mood disorders Provide the phone number for the Postpartum Support International warm line