by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jul 10, 2025 | Clinical support resources
A bipolar I disorder diagnosis is easy to make or rule out early—if you understand the diagnostic criteria. If you’re a PMHNP or other mental health provider, always start by ruling out mania. To accurately diagnose bipolar disorder, look for a history of mood...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jul 8, 2025 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders, Recent
In August 2023, the FDA approved zuranolone postpartum depression treatment, a new option for managing symptoms quickly and effectively. What makes zuranolone unique is its rapid onset and short treatment course—just two weeks. Zuranolone is taken orally and is...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jul 1, 2025 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders, Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Do You Know the Difference Between Bipolar I vs II? Let’s Test It. Understanding the difference between bipolar I vs II disorder is critical in clinical practice—especially when selecting appropriate treatments. This quick quiz will test your knowledge and help you...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jun 24, 2025 | Best practices, Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Many psychiatric nurse practitioners (maybe even you?!) fall comfortably into the Type A camp—I know I do. But even the most detail-oriented among us can feel uncertain about selecting the right medication. Since we prescribe antidepressants so frequently,...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jun 19, 2025 | Career Advice, Clinical support resources
If you’re a psychiatric nurse practitioner (psych NP), you already know how overwhelming the volume of information and tools available today can be. Finding the right psych NP practice support resources can make your days more efficient and stress-free while improving...