by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 30, 2025 | Thoughts and Reflections
As we round toward the end of the year, I thought it’d be fun to do a little “year in review” — Stress Free Psych NP style. 🎉 I dug through everything I’ve shared this year to find the NP resources you downloaded, clicked, talked about, and shared the most. And wow —...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 25, 2025 | Career Advice
I’ve had patients request to see a physician instead of me. I’ve had days where I saw little improvement in my patients and doubted myself as a result. I’ve had days when I left work wondering why I chose this profession. Can you relate? These moments have...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 18, 2025 | Thoughts and Reflections, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Every NP has had that moment—questioning their skillset, second-guessing a decision, or feeling like there’s still so much to learn. If that’s where you are now, know this: you’re not alone, and you’re likely growing in ways you don’t even realize. So, what truly...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 16, 2025 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders
You’ve probably heard it before—”ADHD is overdiagnosed in adults”. Maybe you’ve even had colleagues or friends voice concerns that stimulants are being prescribed too freely, especially in light of the national shortage. And with TikTok influencers...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Dec 4, 2025 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
When prescribing psychotropic medications, lifestyle factors often make or break the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As PMHNPs, our clinical decisions can’t stop at the medication alone—we have to consider what else patients are doing in their day-to-day lives...