by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 7, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Depression is one of the most common chief complaints patients present to us with. As a PMHNP, I remember the early days of practice—feeling overwhelmed by how much there was to consider when treating depression. There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment, and with...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jan 27, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Ever prescribed an antipsychotic and worried about movement disorders? Or inherited a patient on Cogentin and thought, “Is this really the best approach?” Like many mental health providers, you’ve probably seen extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) or tardive dyskinesia (TD)...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jan 13, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
When treating older adults who are often taking multiple medications, it’s essential for psych NPs to consider the full medication picture—including over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. A recent clinical case of a 68-year-old male patient on sertraline (Zoloft) for...