If you’re like most psych NPs, you don’t have time to sift through all the noise online trying to find quality, evidence-based mental health content. That’s why I’ve done it for you.
Below are five mental health resources for NPs I personally found helpful this month—tools, articles, and educational links that’ll make your clinical practice just a bit easier (and maybe even more enjoyable).
Whether you’re brushing up on the DSM-5 or supporting a patient through a benzo taper, these resources are worth bookmarking.
1. Folate and Depression: What the Research Says
This short Carlat Report article (or podcast episode, if you’d rather listen) dives into the relationship between folate and depression. We often underestimate the role of micronutrients in psychiatric conditions, but this piece breaks down which form of folate is most effective—and the answer might surprise you.
2. The Best Way to Study the DSM-5
Want to reinforce your understanding of diagnostic criteria? This quick video outlines a simple but powerful way to master the DSM-5—and includes a link to a concise, downloadable guide. Perfect for visual learners or anyone preparing for boards or improving diagnostic accuracy.
3. ADHD in Women: An Overlooked Diagnosis
If you treat ADHD, you need to understand how symptoms present differently in women—and why they’re often missed. This article from ADDitude Magazine, a respected source in the ADHD space, highlights diagnostic challenges and offers free tools to help your patients.
4. A Complete Guide to Tapering Benzos
The Ashton Manual is an in-depth but essential guide if you support patients tapering off benzodiazepines. This resource outlines step-by-step protocols to ensure safety and reduce withdrawal complications. It’s long—but worth every minute.
5. Mental Disorders Crash Course
And of course, I’d be remiss not to mention the Mental Disorders Crash Course. This AANP-accredited, self-paced course offers 13.1 continuing education credits and is designed specifically for NP students and new grads who want more confidence and clarity when treating mental health conditions.
Whether you dive into one or all of these resources, I hope something here supports you in your practice. Your time is valuable—and the more equipped you are, the more impact you’ll make.