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 22, 2026 | Diagnosis/Assessment tips for treating mental disorders
Which of the following clinical presentations most strongly suggests Bipolar disorder rather than Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? A. Hypersomnia and increased appetite during depressive episodesB. Multiple past antidepressant trials with inadequate responseC. Brief...
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...