Mental Health ☺️

Question 1

Baby blues

• duration
• onset
• prevalence
• severity
• suicidal ideation
• symptoms

Answer 1

Duration - less than 10days
Onset - within 2,3 days PP
Prevalence - v common
Severity - mild
Suicidal ideation - none

Mood swings (anxiety, sadness, irritability)
Overwhelmed, crying
Reduced focus
Trouble sleeping
Appetite problems

Question 2

PPD

• duration
• onset
• prevalence
• severity
• suicidal ideation
• symptoms

Answer 2

Duration - 2wks+
Onset - within 1st month, can be up to 1st year
Prevalence - 5-7%
Severity - moderate/severe
Suicidal ideation - may be present

Severe mood swings 
Excessive crying
Difficulty bonding
Withdrawal
Feelings of worthlesness
Reduced focus
Thoughts of self harm or baby

Question 3

PTSD

• causes
• presentation

Answer 3

Traumatic events

• difficult labour with long, painful delivery
• unplanned CS, emergency treatment

Reliving trauma
Alertness, feeling on edge
Avoiding feelings or memories
Difficulty trusting people of places