Epilepsy and Mental Disorders in Pregnancy

Which of the following is the most common mental health disorder during pregnancy?

• Schizophrenia

• Bipolar disorder

• Depression

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

True or False: Pregnancy always protects women from developing new-onset mental illness.

• True

• False

Risk factors for antenatal depression include all EXCEPT:

• History of mental illness

• Strong family support

• Domestic violence

• Unplanned pregnancy

Which screening tool is commonly used to assess depression in pregnant and postpartum women?

• Hamilton Rating Scale

• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

• Beck Anxiety Inventory

• GAD-7

Which of the following symptoms is more suggestive of anxiety rather than depression in pregnancy?

• Low mood

• Fatigue

• Excessive worrying and tension

• Poor appetite

True or False: Untreated perinatal mental illness can increase the risk of poor obstetric outcomes.

• True

• False

Which class of medication is generally considered safest for treating depression during pregnancy?

• Benzodiazepines

• Tricyclic antidepressants

• SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

• MAO inhibitors

Postpartum psychosis typically presents:

• Within the first 6 months postpartum

• After the first year

• Within 2 weeks postpartum

• Only during pregnancy

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of maternal mental illness?

• Reduced antenatal clinic attendance

• Increased risk of suicide

• Excessive weight gain

• Impaired mother-infant bonding

True or False: All psychotropic medications must be stopped during pregnancy to protect the fetus.

• True

• False