Mindful Continuing Education

1. Many mothers with young children may experience depressive symptoms, and for some, symptoms can be severe and overwhelming, and for others, symptoms are present but not attributed to depression.

A. True B. False

2. According to the authors, certain family situations may increase the chances of depression in mothers, including each of the following EXCEPT:

A. Mothers who have a child with a chronic illness or developmental problem or mothers who care for an elderly or sick parent or relative B. Mothers who are in violent or abusive relationships with their partners C. Mothers who are isolated or receive little support from family and friends D. Mothers who feel helpless in their family lives due to poverty and lack of education

3. In general, when working with mothers who may be depressed, it is better to wait for the mother to take the lead in discussing her symptoms and emotions, rather than asking direct questions.

A. True B. False

4. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ) to screen for depression?

A. A mother is most likely depressed if she has been feeling at least five of the nine symptoms for at least 4 weeks, and as long as one of the symptoms is the inability to perform daily tasks B. Answers are scored on a scale of 0-4, ranging from "not at all" (0) to most of the day, every day (4) C. The PHQ-9 has been used with people from a range of cultures and has been translated into many languages D. All of the above

5. Since many mothers are reluctant to go to treatment the first time they are referred for depressive symptoms, it may take several attempts before being open to accepting help.

A. True B. False

6. Depression in women and mothers may interfere with their ability to actively participate in their children's activities or to ensure their children participate in needed services.

A. True B. False