Clinical Insights

Dopamine and Serotonin Psychopharmacology Video

Dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitters that are thought to regulate mood, behavior, and cognition, and their dysregulation may be associated with various psychiatric conditions. This video aims to help healthcare providers better understand the roles dopamine and serotonin may play in psychiatry.

NNT and NNH in Psychiatry Video

Number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) are metrics that can be used to evaluate the clinical relevance of findings from clinical trials. Using NNT/NNH can be helpful for communicating and understanding the potential benefits and risks of a treatment. This video will review the definitions, calculations, and interpretations of NNT/NNH.

Predictors of Treatment-Emergent Affective Switch Video

Treatment-emergent affective switch (TEAS) can significantly impact the clinical outcomes of patients with bipolar disorder. In this video, Chris Lambert, DNP, FNP-C, APRN reviews potential predictors of TEAS that may help healthcare providers to identify patients who may be at a higher risk for developing affective switch during treatment.

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

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.

Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder Video

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

Considerations When Making a Treatment Plan Video

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.

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

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.

Common Scales for Bipolar Disorder Review Video

Bipolar I disorder can be difficult to diagnose, potentially leading to significant delays in patient care. This underscores the importance of measurement-based care using standardized psychiatric rating scales to aid in screening, diagnosis, and assessing patient progress over time. This video will review the most frequently used scales for bipolar I disorder and how to incorporate them into your clinical practice.

A Review of Common Scales Used in Major Depressive Disorder Video

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic and disabling condition affecting millions of patients. Join a family nurse practitioner for a discussion on the use of psychiatric scales in identifying and managing patients with MDD. Review how standardized psychiatric rating scales, combined with clinical interviews and impressions, can supply us with the information we need to reach an accurate diagnosis and assess the efficacy of interventions throughout a patient’s treatment journey.

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

Understanding the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Video

Standardized psychiatric rating scales play an integral role in clinical trials, particularly in subject enrollment, eligibility, and evaluation of patients' responses to therapy. One commonly used scale in clinical trials is the MADRS. This video for primary care and psychiatric nurse practitioners reviews the 10-item MADRS, its appropriate use, score interpretation, and some of its limitations.

Connecting With Patients With Bipolar Disorder Video

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

Introduction to Bipolar Disorder Video

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

Misdiagnosis and Differential Diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder Video

Bipolar I disorder is often underdiagnosed and can be misdiagnosed even by well-trained healthcare providers. This clinical insights video will review reasons behind these diagnostic difficulties and introduce clinical tools that can aid in identifying patients at higher risk for bipolar disorder.

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

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) Podcast

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 Podcast

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

The Basics of Assessing Mental Health Status in Primary Care Podcast

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

What NPs Need to Know About Pharmacology Video

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

Bipolar Disorder and the Brain Video

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