by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 13, 2025 | Best practices
As a psychiatric provider, ordering the right baseline labs for schizophrenia is essential to assess your patient’s overall health and safely prescribe medications. Before starting treatment, labs help rule out medical conditions that might mimic or worsen psychiatric...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 11, 2025 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders
As a provider who primarily treats adults, my experience with ADHD diagnosis and treatment has been limited. Over the past few years, I’ve been learning more about diagnosing and managing ADHD, especially in the adult population. What’s become clear is just how much...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 6, 2025 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
“All I know is that I know nothing.” — Socrates We’re not diving into philosophy here, but Socrates had a point. In clinical practice, especially as a PMHNP, it often feels like the more we learn, the more we realize we still need to review. This is especially true...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Nov 4, 2025 | Trends
In September 2024, the FDA approved a new psychotropic medication that could transform the way we treat schizophrenia. What was this novel agent approved for? A. postpartum depression B. ADHD in childrenC. schizophrenia in adults D. manic episodes of bipolar I If you...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Oct 30, 2025 | Clinical support resources
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...