Clinical Insights

A Bipolar I Disorder Patient's Journey and the Growing Role of Nurse Practitioners in Mental Health Care

What NPs Need to Know about Pharmacology

Carmen Kosicek, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, reviews the clinical pharmacology of psychotropic medications.

Digesting DSM-5 Criteria and Patient Probes for Bipolar Disorder: Manic/Hypomanic Episodes

In Part 2 of this video, Alan 'Tony' Amberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC discusses making the DSM-5 criteria for manic and hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder more digestible for providers utilizing clinical patient probes.

Providing Considerate Mental Health Care to Patients Who Are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

In this podcast, Moushumi Mukerji, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM, RN shares important considerations for providing mental health care to BIPOC patients.

Understanding the Mixed Affective States of Bipolar Disorder

Kate Sullivan, MSN, APN, shares important considerations for understanding mixed affective states in bipolar disorder and how those states affect diagnosis.

Digesting DSM-5 Criteria and Patient Probes for Bipolar Disorder: Depressive Episodes

In Part 1 of this video, Alan 'Tony' Amberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC discusses making the DSM-5 criteria for depressive episodes in bipolar disorder more digestible for providers utilizing clinical patient probes.

Complexity of the Course of MDD, Treatment, Monitoring, and Unmet Needs

In this video, Kate Sullivan, MSN, APN characterizes the lifetime course of major depressive disorder, discusses disease management, and addresses gaps in current knowledge where further research is needed.

The Basics of Assessing Mental Health Status in Primary Care

Grace Wlasowicz, PhD, PMHNP-BC, discusses tips and best practices for conducting a mental health assessment in primary care.

Connecting with Patients with Bipolar Disorder

Tina Matthews Hayes, DNP, FNP, PMHNP discusses tips that may help you connect with your patients with bipolar disorder. 

Considerations When Making a Treatment Plan

Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC reviews the many factors that come in to play when she is developing a treatment plan for her patients with bipolar disorder.

Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder

Tina Matthews Hayes, DNP, FNP, PMHNP discusses how she diagnoses bipolar disorder, including different clues or signs to be on the lookout for.

Bipolar Disorder and the Brain

Jessica Whelan, DNP, APRN, FPMHNP-BC discusses the value of understanding the neurobiology behind bipolar disorder and how she explains it to her patients.

Introduction to Bipolar Disorder

Tina Matthews Hayes, DNP, FNP, PMHNP provides an overview of bipolar disorder, including common symptoms and the value of earning your patient’s trust.