Women' mental health Flashcards
1
Q
signs of post partum psychosis
A
Labile restless agitated Delusions around child May be homicidal toward child
2
Q
who is at risk of ppp
A
previous psych illness history of illness in current pregnancy or past pregnancy unwanted child poor social support substance use
3
Q
medication for ppp
A
SSRI
TCA
Antipsychotics- reasonably safe
mood stabilizers- teratogenic
4
Q
what is infanticide
A
when a mother kills her child
5
Q
menopause symptoms
A
Mood swings, lability
Memory problems
Hormonal and psychological factors
Time of increased risk of depression
