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Welcome to the “Psych NP cast: A podcast made specifically for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) and their peers. This is a show produced by PMHNPs for PMHNPs. Our show will cover the vast conversation of psychiatric care as nurse prac


    • Jun 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 2111: Avoiding Assumptions - Easy ways to to provide affirming care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 47:55


    Dre Ceja (They/Them) joins us to talk about easy things we can do to provide affirming care for our transgender and non-binary patients. We will discuss simple changes you and staff can make when working with patient's pronouns, avoiding gender errors, understanding simple terms, and remembering that it doesn't always have to be about gender care. Reaching out to our Guest Dre Ceja (dceja@centralpalgbtcenter.org): https://centralpalgbtcenter.org/ (LGBT Center of Central PA) - Director of Training & Education https://www.transgendertraininginstitute.com/ (Transgender Training Institute) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreconchile/ (https://www.instagram.com/dreconchile/)

    Episode 2110: Long Acting Injectables with Rochelle Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 43:58


    Meet Rochelle Perry PMHNP (rdperry05241@gmail.com) to learn about how she's worked with her son on his use of Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs) and how she uses them in her outpatient settings. There is a lot of strong clinical evidence that this patient care pathway helps and it's very easy, with low barriers to us providing it right in our office. Learn more about that... listen and enjoy. References: Greene, M., Yan, T., Chang, E., Hartry, A., Touya, M., & Broder, M. S. (2018). Medication adherence and discontinuation of long-acting injectable versus oral antipsychotics in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Journal of Medical Economics, 21(2), 127–134. https://doi.org/10.1080/13696998.2017.1379412 (https://doi.org/10.1080/13696998.2017.1379412) Kishimoto, T., Hagi, K., Nitta, M., Leucht, S., Olfson, M., Kane, J. M., & Correll, C. U. (2018). Effectiveness of Long-Acting Injectable vs Oral Antipsychotics in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Meta-analysis of Prospective and Retrospective Cohort Studies. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 44(3), 603–619. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbx090 (https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbx090) Oliver, D., Davies, C., Crossland, G., Lim, S., Gifford, G., McGuire, P., & Fusar-Poli, P. (2018). Can We Reduce the Duration of Untreated Psychosis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Interventional Studies. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 44(6), 1362–1372. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbx166  Subotnik, K., Casaus, L., Ventura, J., Luo, J., Hellemann, G., Gretchen-Doorly, D., Marder, S., & Nuechterlein, K. (2015). Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone for Relapse Prevention and Control of Breakthrough Symptoms After a Recent First Episode of Schizophrenia : A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry (Chicago, Ill.), 72(8), 822–829. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2015.0270 Titus-Lay, E. N., Ansara, E. D., Isaacs, A. N., & Ott, C. A. (2018). Evaluation of adherence and persistence with oral versus long-acting injectable antipsychotics in patients with early psychosis. The Mental Health Clinician, 8(2), 56–62. https://doi.org/10.9740/mhc.2018.03.056 (https://doi.org/10.9740/mhc.2018.03.056) Velligan, D. I., Maples, N. J., Pokorny, J. J., & Wright, C. (2020). Assessment of adherence to oral antipsychotic medications: What has changed over the past decade?. Schizophrenia Research, 215, 17–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2019.11.022 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2019.11.022) Weiden, P. J., Claxton, A., Kunovac, J., Walling, D. P., Du, Y., Yao, B., Yagoda, S., Bidollari, I., Keane, E., & Cash, E. (2020). Efficacy and Safety of a 2-Month Formulation of Aripiprazole Lauroxil With 1-Day Initiation in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Schizophrenia Transitioned to Outpatient Care: Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control ALPINE Study. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 81(3), 19m13207. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.19m13207 Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2109- Part 2 (of 2): Learning about Trans Sexuality for the PMHNP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 44:06


    This is a 2 part episode. Part 2: Lucie Fielding and Ed Stern talk about the clinical intersections of trans sexualities and erotic embodiments. We cover a variety of aspects of clinically supporting and affirming the transgender community. We also chat about sex and sexuality in an open and frank, but professional way (maybe the little ones around you might want to listen to something else). We give our audience a stronger understanding of their approach to care for the transgender community. Lucie Fielding's book "Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexuality and Erotic Embodiments can be purchased directly through Routledge Publishing, locally or by Amazon https://www.routledge.com/Trans-Sex-Clinical-Approaches-to-Trans-Sexualities-and-Erotic-Embodiments/Fielding/p/book/9780367331764 (Routledge Link) Use Discount Code AET21 to get 20% off the book https://amzn.to/3uC5inH (Amazon Link) https://luciefielding.com/ (Lucie Fielding website) https://linktr.ee/LucieFielding (Link tree) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2109- Part 1 (of 2): Learning about Trans Sexuality for the PMHNP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 40:44


    This is a 2 part episode. Part 1: Lucie Fielding and Ed Stern talk about the clinical intersections of trans sexualities and erotic embodiments. We cover a variety of aspects of clinically supporting and affirming the transgender community. We also chat about sex and sexuality in an open and frank, but professional way (maybe the little ones around you might want to listen to something else). We give our audience a stronger understanding of their approach to care for the transgender community. Lucie Fielding's book "Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexuality and Erotic Embodiments can be purchased directly through Routledge Publishing, locally or by Amazon https://www.routledge.com/Trans-Sex-Clinical-Approaches-to-Trans-Sexualities-and-Erotic-Embodiments/Fielding/p/book/9780367331764 (Routledge Link) Use Discount Code AET21 to get 20% off the book https://amzn.to/3uC5inH (Amazon Link) https://luciefielding.com/ (Lucie Fielding website) https://linktr.ee/LucieFielding (Link tree) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2108: Grief and Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 49:29


    We talk with Melanie Martin,  DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC about grief and loss in this episode. We approach the discussion from a number of different directions and even chat about the approach to patient care from the eye of Dr Diet, Dr Quiet and good old Dr Merryman. DR. Martin also shares her personal struggle with a dramatic loss, and how this personal experience has led her to join us in the mental health community. https://blueskymentalhealth.com/provider/ (Melanie Martin),  DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC https://blueskymentalhealth.com/ (Blue Sky Mental Health and Wellness) in Tucson, AZ Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2107: Lived Experience - Meet the Mom of a Trans Daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 57:08


    Shellie Baird is a Psych Nurse, Psych NP student, and the mother of a transgender daughter. Shelli has a lot to share with us. Her professional experience in psych nursing taught her a lot. It taught her to accept patients for who and what they are. She also has a daughter who was identified as male at birth. You're going to hear from this expert about her discovery, her journey and she's going to share some insights to help you work with our transgender patients. Resources: https://www.wpath.org/ (https://www.wpath.org/) https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2106: Intergenerational Trauma with Whitney Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 39:54


    Whether we realize it or not, we see patients impacted by intergenerational trauma. Our guest Whiney Fear, MSN PMHNP-BC puts it into perspective for us in context to our own Indigenous American population. The value of the information she shares applies to the entire BIPOC community and refugees from other countries and communities. Whiney Fears https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-fear-655a3b132/ (Linked In Profile) Read more on Intergenerational Trauma APA: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/02/legacy-trauma (The legacy of trauma) IHS: https://www.ihs.gov/sites/telebehavioral/themes/responsive2017/display_objects/documents/slides/traumainformedcare/historicaltrauma0617.pdf (Integrating Trauma Informed and Historical Trauma Informed Care in Behavioral Health Interventions with American Indians and Alaska Natives) Native Hope: https://blog.nativehope.org/understanding-historical-trauma-and-native-americans (Understanding Historical Trauma and Native Americans) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/the-impact-of-historical-trauma-on-american-indian-health-equity (The impact of historical trauma on American Indian health equity) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2105: Nonbinary and transgender patients with Dara Hoffman Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 58:01


    providing affirming care and Commination for nonbinary and transgender patientsGuest: Dara Hoffman FoxDara Hoffman Fox (https://darahoffmanfox.com/ (https://darahoffmanfox.com/))is a therapist, an author and an educator. In this episode we talk to her about communicating with nonbinary and transgender patients. We'll discuss the culture, pronoun use, charting and so much more. Here's some more information on todays topic and Dara Hoffman Fox: Learn more about Dara: https://darahoffmanfox.com/ (https://darahoffmanfox.com/) Buy Dara's book: "You and Your Gender Identity: A Guide to Discovery" (https://discoveryourgenderidentity.com/ (https://discoveryourgenderidentity.com/)) from her https://discoveryourgenderidentity.com/ (website) (preferred, plus it's then autographed) or from https://amzn.to/3seEVmp (Amazon). Want to learn more? Check out the Trans-Affirming Therapists Academy and their classes: https://trans-affirming-therapists-academy.teachable.com/ (https://trans-affirming-therapists-academy.teachable.com/) Approached to working with gender diversity - Thanks to Synchronicity Counseling: https://www.synchronicity-counseling.com/approaches-to-working-with-gender (https://www.synchronicity-counseling.com/approaches-to-working-with-gender) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2104: ASD in Youth - Erin Harrell, PMHNP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 56:49


    Autism Spectrum Disorder with Erin Harrell Show NotesGuest: Erin Harrell, PMHNP https://www.infocuspsych.com/ (https://www.infocuspsych.com/) Southhaven, MS 38672 frontoffice@infocuspsych.com Autism screening testsThe Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers M-CHART https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child (https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child) Autism Behavior Checklist https://wbma.cc/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ABC_checklist.pdf (https://wbma.cc/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ABC_checklist.pdf) Autism Spectrum Quotient https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotient (https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotient) (online) https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/autism-test (https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/autism-test) (print) Childhood autism spectrum test (CAST) https://psychology-tools.com/test/cast (https://psychology-tools.com/test/cast) (online) https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/childhood-autism-spectrum-test-cast/ (https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/tests/childhood-autism-spectrum-test-cast/) (print) ABA Therapy:ABA Therapy defined: https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-autism-treatment (https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-autism-treatment) ASD Organizations: National Autism Association: https://nationalautismassociation.org/ (https://nationalautismassociation.org/) Autism Society: https://www.autism-society.org/ (https://www.autism-society.org/) Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/ (https://www.autismspeaks.org/) Clinical Autism Books: Uniquely Human (A Different Way of Seeing Autism) https://amzn.to/3lRZFPq (https://amzn.to/3lRZFPq) Essential Clinical Guide to Understanding and Treating Autism https://amzn.to/3tVdnnE (https://amzn.to/3tVdnnE) Treating Disruptive Disorders: A Guide to Psychological, Pharmacological, and Combined Therapies https://amzn.to/3lQvQPr (https://amzn.to/3lQvQPr) A Clinician's Guide to Mental Health Conditions in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders https://amzn.to/31l8tEg (https://amzn.to/31l8tEg) AAP Pediatric Resources: Promoting Optimal Development: Identifying Infants and Young Children With Developmental Disorders Through Developmental Surveillance and Screening https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/145/1/e20193449 (https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/145/1/e20193449) AAP Autism Toolkit: https://toolkits.solutions.aap.org/autism/home https://www.aappublications.org/news/2019/12/16/autism121619 (https://www.aappublications.org/news/2019/12/16/autism121619) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2103: The Mental Wellness Diet- Justin Bethoney, NP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 40:40


    In this episode, we talk with Justin Bethoney, MSN NP (https://www.justinbethoneynp.com/ (https://www.justinbethoneynp.com/)). He's in practice as a PMHNP in Bend OR. We discuss his integrative medicine approach to mental health. We also talk about his book "The Mental Wellness Diet" and how he approaches mental health care with medication and focusing on core elements of nursing theory and wellness practice. Links: The Mental Wellness Diet Book (available in many formats on Amazon: https://www.thementalwellnessdiet.com/ (https://www.thementalwellnessdiet.com/)) Justin's approach to integrative medicine: https://www.justinbethoneynp.com/integrative-psychiatry (https://www.justinbethoneynp.com/integrative-psychiatry) Just the integrstive graphic: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/537236_8ad12b8ef5e545ffa786f6eebb6d0831~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_677,h_875,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/Functional%20Medicine%20Psychiatry%20Hourglass.webp (https://static.wixstatic.com/media/537236_8ad12b8ef5e545ffa786f6eebb6d0831~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_677,h_875,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/Functional%20Medicine%20Psychiatry%20Hourglass.webp)) GOTO IT Functional Medicine approach https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/what-is-functional-medicine/ (https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/what-is-functional-medicine/) Hildegard Peplaus – Nursing Theorist https://nurseslabs.com/hildegard-peplaus-interpersonal-relations-theory/#:~:text=Peplau's%20theory%20defined%20Nursing%20as,involving%20an%20interaction%20between%20two (https://nurseslabs.com/hildegard-peplaus-interpersonal-relations-theory/#:~:text=Peplau's%20theory%20defined%20Nursing%20as,involving%20an%20interaction%20between%20two) Contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2102: Youth Coming out as LGBTQ+ with John Sovec

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 45:04


    Supporting our LGBTQ Youth – Coming Out(Being a Queer Affirming Provider) Certainly, not all of our shows will be about the LGBTQ+ community but since we're coming out with our 1st episode it made sense to talk to John Sovec, an expert in coming out as a teen. Ed, (our host) and John talk about the coming out process and how mental health professionals, such as PMHNPs, can better understand and support the patients of all ages who struggle with coming out the 1st time and every time. Guest: John Sovec, MA, LMFT https://www.johnsovec.com/ (https://www.johnsovec.com/) and http://gayteentherapy.com/ (http://gayteentherapy.com/) Twitter: @JohnSovec https://twitter.com/johnsovec (https://twitter.com/johnsovec) Facebook: @JohnSovecTherapy https://www.facebook.com/JohnSovecTherapy/ (https://www.facebook.com/JohnSovecTherapy/) Instagram @johnsovectherapy Trevor project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) Trevor Project 2020 mental health youth survey: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2020/ (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2020/) GLSEN – semi-annual report https://www.glsen.org/research/reports-and-briefs (https://www.glsen.org/research/reports-and-briefs) John mentioned "Essentialism in everyday thought" here's an overview - https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2005/05/gelman (https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2005/05/gelman) Glossary of LGBTQ terms (there are many but here are some): https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms (https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms) https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/lesson/glossary/ (https://itgetsbetter.org/blog/lesson/glossary/) https://pflag.org/glossary (https://pflag.org/glossary) https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/GLSEN%20Terms%20and%20Concepts%20Thematic.pdf (https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/GLSEN%20Terms%20and%20Concepts%20Thematic.pdf) contact PsychNP CastWant to be a guest? Fill this form out: https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38 (https://forms.gle/tTQ8nChFaV4tKEj38) Email us Email: PsychNPcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2101: Introduction - Learn about the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 4:03


    Welcome to the PsychNP Podcast. The first podcast for PMHNPs and their peers by PMHNPs. This podcast isn't trying to replace the other valuable podcasts they all have value. With each of our shows, you will find show notes right here, with references or other information to help you in your practice. Please remember our shows are the viewpoint of the guest. The information a guest presents may not work in your clinical practice or with your state practice guidelines. Please make sure before you implement anything you hear on the show that it supports your ethics, your business practices, and of course your patient care standards. Our program schedule is set to release an episode twice a month If we get more guests, we will have shows more often. Together we can help each of us grow our knowledge, grow our network and grow our business. Welcome to the show, don't forget to tell your friends to listen. To be a guest https://bit.ly/PMHNPCast-app (click here) To contact us email psychnpcast@gmail.com

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