Mental health for children and families

Question 1

What are some key principles for the National Standards of Mental Health???

Answer 1

1. Promote an optional quality of life
2. Facilitates sustained recovery
3. Consumers are involved in decision making
4. Right to have nominated carers

Question 2

Define tocophophia

Answer 2

Fear of pregnancy/childbirth

Question 3

Name 3 management strategies for someone suffering with post natal depression

Answer 3

Psychological therapy
Pharmacology
Social support
Complementary therapy

Question 4

Name three types of drugs that may be given to someone suffering from post natal depression

Answer 4

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Tricycles
Antipsychotics

Question 5

Common effects of anti-depressants during lactation name 2

Answer 5

• Delay lactation
• Inhibit sucking reflex

— only a small amount passes through breastmilk–

Question 6

Name three strategies to improve breast feeding safety for a bbabbabby who’s mother is prescribed anti depressants

Answer 6

• breast feed before drug intake
• lowest dose of medication
• observe child for adverse effects such as GI symptoms, agitation, sedation and poor feeding
• consider switching to formula