by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 23, 2026 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Spring is often a season of fresh growth—and over here at Stress Free Psych NP, it’s no different. We’ve been expanding our Mental Health Mastermind community and growing our Mental Disorders Crash Course, all with one goal in mind: helping psych NPs like you...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 24, 2026 | Best practices
As mental health providers, we often hear something along the lines of:”There’s no time for thorough assessments in today’s healthcare environment.” But the truth is, skipping proper mental health assessments doesn’t save time — it actually...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 12, 2026 | Clinical support resources, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Around my house, I’m known for two things: my inability to cook and my ability to reduce stress while treating mental disorders. I’m not going to force my (terrible) lasagna recipe on you, but I am going to share a few practical resources that help me—and might help...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 5, 2026 | Prescribing tips for treating mental disorders
Let me ask you something… Are you like me? You know—where you’ve memorized countless facts about mental disorders, but sometimes find yourself prescribing on autopilot? That occasional moment of hesitation where you wonder if you’re really making the best medication...
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)...