Childhood and Perinatal Mental Disorders

Question 1

What is the most common under 12 mental health condition?

Answer 1

oppositional defiant disorder

Question 2

What is the most common over 12 mental health condition?

Answer 2

conduct disorder

Question 3

When is seperation anxiety disorder normal?

Answer 3

7 months -> preschool

Question 4

What are trauma and attachment disorders linked to?

Answer 4

maltreatment and abuse during early childhood

Question 5

What characterises post partum psychosis?

Answer 5

acute sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, manic symptoms, disinhibition and confusion

Question 6

When does post partum psychosis present?

Answer 6

2-4 weeks post partum

Question 7

Why is post partum psychosis important?

Answer 7

it is a psychiatric emergency due to safeguarding risks

Question 8

What are the risk factors of post partum psychosis?

Answer 8

previous thyroid disorder
previous episode
family history
first pregnancy
c-section
being unmarried
perinatal death

Question 9

What percentage of women have post natal blues?

Answer 9

50-70%

Question 10

How many women get post natal depression?

Answer 10

1 in 10

Question 11

What are the risk factors for post natal depression?

Answer 11

family/personal history of depression or anxiety
complicated pregnancy/traumatic birth
relationship difficulties
history of abuse/trauma
lack of support/financial difficulties

Question 12

When does post natal depression come on?

Answer 12

1-4 weeks post partum