CBT is a type of short-term talk therapy, which combines cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy. It focuses on addressing current issues by identifying effective solutions. However, the approach to using CBT can vary greatly depending on whether it is being used with individuals versus groups or families. Mental health practitioners including PMHNPs must understand these […]

Understanding the strengths of each type of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential skill of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. In this Assignment, you will compare humanistic-existential therapy to another psychotherapeutic approach. You will identify the strengths and challenges of each approach and describe expected potential […]

INTRODUCTION “A long-standing debate has roiled over whether addicts have a choice over their behaviors. The disease creates distortions in thinking, feelings, and perceptions, which drive people to behave in ways that are not understandable to others around them. Simply put, addiction is not a choice. Addictive behaviors are a manifestation of the disease, not […]

Psychotherapy involves more than giving good advice. For the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), effective therapy requires deliberate, evidence-based approaches tailored to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. This course examines a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities, emphasizing integration of theories such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, interpersonal, and others. Students explore […]

“Fear,” according to the DSM-5-TR, “is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat” (APA, 2022). All anxiety disorders contain some degree of fear or anxiety symptoms (often in combination with avoidant behaviors), although their causes and severity differ. Trauma-related disorders may also, but not necessarily, contain […]

It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, adolescent substance abuse issues, […]

The Patient info: Subjective: Patient J.B. is a 33-year-old Caucasian female who presents for initial psychiatric evaluation with consent obtained. She is currently in an inpatient treatment facility for addiction. She reported that she wants to “continue out-patient treatment because she is a recovering addict”. She noted that she abuses crack cocaine and has been […]

Psychotic disorders and schizophrenia are some of the most complicated and challenging diagnoses in the DSM. The symptoms of psychotic disorders may appear quite vivid in some patients; with others, symptoms may be barely observable. Additionally, symptoms may overlap among disorders. For example, specific symptoms, such as neurocognitive impairments, social problems, and illusions may exist […]

An important consideration when working with patients is their cultural background. Understanding an individual’s culture and personal experiences provides insight into who the person is and where he or she may progress in the future. Culture helps to establish a sense of identity, as well as to set values, behaviors, and purpose for individuals within […]

For this Assignment, you will document information about a patient that you examined during the last 3 weeks, using the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template provided. You will then use this note to develop and record a case presentation for this patient. Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the insights they provide. Select a patient […]