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Welcome to NP Psych Navigator, a curated library of clinical tools, educational resources, and inspiring stories from your peers. Our mission is to support your needs as you support your patients with mental illness. 

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Unmet Mental Health Need Among Chinese and Latino Patients in Primary Care

Clinical Article

Unmet Mental Health Need Among Chinese and Latino Patients in Primary Care

Garcia et al explore the unmet mental health needs of Chinese and Latino patients in primary care settings.
Fundamentals of Schizophrenia

Disease Primer

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.
Quiz: Disparities Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups

Test Your Knowledge

Quiz: Disparities Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups

Test Your Knowledge of differences in mental health care access, preferences, treatments, and outcomes for patients from racial and/or ethnic minority groups.
Characteristics of Depressive and Bipolar Disorder Patients with Mixed Features

Clinical Article

Characteristics of Depressive and Bipolar Disorder Patients with Mixed Features

Tondo, et al examine differences in patients with mood disorders with or without mixed features.

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When it comes to giving the best care to your patients, experience matters. Check out our Clinical Insights to hear from our vibrant community of nurse practitioners.

Introduction to Bipolar Disorder
Introduction to Bipolar Disorder
NP Spotlight: Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc
NP Spotlight: Kathleen T. McCoy, DNSc
Mental Health Screening and Quality of Care in a Telehealth Environment
Mental Health Screening and Quality of Care in a Telehealth Environment
Using Patient Values to Determine Outcomes that Matter to Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Using Patient Values to Determine Outcomes that Matter to Patients with Bipolar Disorder


Clinical Tools

Learning More About Bipolar Disorder

Educate Your Patient

Learning More About Bipolar Disorder

After receiving a diagnosis, many patients are brimming with questions. Help your patients find accurate and trustworthy information with this handout, which includes a curated list of educational websites about bipolar disorder, along with information about joining a support group.
So, You’ve Been Told You Have Bipolar Disorder

Educate Your Patient

So, You’ve Been Told You Have Bipolar Disorder

Help them process a new diagnosis. Refer your patients who were just diagnosed with bipolar disorder to this useful handout, which explains the basics of the condition and what to do next in simple, easy to understand terms.
Diagnosing the Features of Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

Quick Guide

Diagnosing the Features of Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

Differentiating between unipolar (major depressive disorder) and bipolar depression is challenging. Depressive symptoms are the most frequently reported symptoms in individuals with bipolar I disorder, and they are almost identical to those in individuals with unipolar depression. This printable one-page guide is created to help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder

Educate Your Patient

Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder

Carefully managed treatment can help patients with bipolar disorder lead happy, fulfilling lives. Help your patients learn more about their treatment options with this quick handout, which describes how medication and talk therapy work.

Clinical Education

Unmet Mental Health Need Among Chinese and Latino Patients in Primary Care

Clinical Article

Unmet Mental Health Need Among Chinese and Latino Patients in Primary Care

Garcia et al explore the unmet mental health needs of Chinese and Latino patients in primary care settings.
Bipolar Comorbidities Quiz

Test Your Knowledge

Bipolar Comorbidities Quiz

Test Your Knowledge by taking this short quiz on common comorbidities of bipolar disorder.
Characteristics of Depressive and Bipolar Disorder Patients with Mixed Features

Clinical Article

Characteristics of Depressive and Bipolar Disorder Patients with Mixed Features

Tondo, et al examine differences in patients with mood disorders with or without mixed features.
Quiz: Disparities Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups

Test Your Knowledge

Quiz: Disparities Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups

Test Your Knowledge of differences in mental health care access, preferences, treatments, and outcomes for patients from racial and/or ethnic minority groups.

Psychiatry Fundamentals 

Psychiatry draws upon skills that are essential to the nurse practitioner approach to patient care, empathy, compassion, and understanding. A thorough knowledge of the different mental illnesses complements those skills.

Learn more about Psychiatry Fundamentals
Psychiatry Fundamentals 

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