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Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP

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Mental Health Screening and Quality of Care in a Telehealth Environment

Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, discusses the pandemic’s impact on care, performing mental health screenings, and appropriate uses of telehealth.

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Fundamentals of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia occurs in fewer than 1% of the population; however, the mental disorder has a huge impact on patients’ lives. Learn more about the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of schizophrenia here.

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Fundamentals of Major Depressive Disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most recognized mental disorders in the US. Learn more about the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of MDD here.

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Fundamentals of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder can be overlooked or misdiagnosed, which can have consequences for patients and their families. Learn more about the prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of bipolar disorder here.

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