PSI Diagnoses and Prevalence of PMADs Flashcards
PMAD
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
PMAD have an ______ risk in the perinatal period
increased
what is the most under diagnosed obstetric complication in America?
perinatal depression
Who is at risk for PMAD?
ANYONE
-they dont discriminate
-money and socioeconomics are not protective
prevalence of PMADs in women?
1 in 5-7 women
prevalence of PMADS in men?
1 in 10 men
evidence based risk factors for PMADS:
-endocrine dysfunction
-significant mood reactions to hormonal changes
-lack of sleep
-family or personal hx of PMADS or psych disorders
-history of childhood sexual abuse
In the landmark study of 10,000 US mothers, how many had depression in the first year postpartum?
21.9%
when are fathers most vulnerable to post partum depression?
3-6 months postpartum
What is are the big things that distinguish normal pregnancy vs depression?
- Pregnancy: self esteem is unchanged, Depression: self esteem is low
- Pregnancy: no issues falling asleep, Depression: difficulty initiating sleep
- Pregnancy: can experience pleasure, Depression: anhedonia
Difference between “Baby Blues” and PP Depression?
Baby blues lasts 2 days to 2 weeks, depression lasts longer than 2 weeks
What diagnoses can the DSM specification “peripartum onset” be added on to?
-depression
-bipolar disorder
What does the DSM specifier “peripartum” refer to?
depression in pregnancy or within 4 weeks following birth
Depression DSM 5 criteria?
5 of SIGECAPS must be met with depressed mood
GAD DSM 5 criteria:
3 or more of the following:
-excessive anxiety and worry
-difficulty controlling worry
-agitation/irritability
-restlessness, feeling on edge
-poor concentration
-poor sleep
-increased somatic sx (muscle tension, elevate HR, etc)
Prevalence rate for prenatal/antenatal anxiety?
15.8%
Prevalence of postpartum anxiety?
8-20%
Remember: can happen for dads too, tends to decrease in prevalence for men post partum
Panic disorder DSM 5 criteria:
Four or more sx:
-intense fear reaching a peak in minutes
-shortness of breath, chest pain
-heart racing, numbness, hot flashes
-restlessness, agitation
excessive worry of fear
-fear of going crazy or losing control
-no identifiable trigger