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Helping you stay informed and confident in your practice, whether you’re navigating the challenges of starting out in the field as a new psychiatric nurse practitioner or looking for more insights to enhance patient care, the Stress Free Psych NP Blog offers practical advice, expert tips, and a supportive community dedicated to your professional growth and success.
Books for Nurse Practitioners That Support Clinical Practice [Part 2]
As we head deeper into fall, I find myself wanting to cozy up and dive into a good book. Maybe it’s the shorter days, but something about this time of year makes me want to hibernate and learn. Do you ever feel the same way? This seasonal shift reminds me of the books...
SSRI Side Effects: How to Educate Patients for Better Adherence
Common Challenges with SSRIs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in mental health care. Despite their widespread use, patients often struggle with SSRI side effects, especially early in treatment. One...
Bipolar Disorder Spectrum: A Simple Guide for Clinicians
Why Bipolar Disorder Is Often Misunderstood Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood, both by the general public and even by some patients themselves. It’s common for people to casually use the term “bipolar” to describe mood swings, but the actual bipolar disorder...
Bipolar vs Unipolar Depression: Digging Deeper
Imagine a patient presents to you with: depressed mood, low energy, disrupted sleep, and a loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. What’s your next move? A. Start an antidepressantB. Reassess in 4 weeksC. Start a mood stabilizerD. Consider bipolar as a...
A Venlafaxine Dosing Tip Every PMHNP Should Know
One of my favorite things to share as a psych NP is a good prescribing tip. Most prescribing content out there tends to be either too basic, pulled straight from textbooks, or not particularly useful for real-world clinical practice. That’s why I’m excited to pass...
Nurse Practitioner Books to Support Your Clinical Practice [Part 1]
As we move into autumn, many of us feel an almost Pavlovian urge to learn, read, and grow. I know I do. This natural inclination for some of us likely stems from the ingrained "back-to-school" season, even if we're no longer students. If you’re an NP looking for ways...
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