Conducting a Mental Status Exam Please view and select one of the patients depicted in the following videos. Both patients have different diagnoses and presentations—the diagnosis is apparent from the titles and not the focus of the assignment.   The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the patient and write up a mental status […]

Developmental Theories Knowledge and application of development theory constitutes a foundational component of the PMHNP role. You will need to expand your knowledge of theories for professional practice. This week you will choose an attachment, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, or biological developmental theory.   For this discussion forum, using your chosen theory, identify what happens as […]

Writing Treatment Notes Psychiatric Interview and Mental Status Exam (25:06 minutes)   Psychiatric Interview and Mental Status Exam Video Transcript   Using the readings and references, write a complete SOAP note for this patient in the proper format.   Post the SOAP note to this discussion board for your peer review.   Your post should […]

Health Initiatives The Canadian telecommunication company, Bell, funds a yearly initiative called Let’s Talk to reduce the stigma around mental health. This is an example of a nation-wide community health initiative. Spend some time exploring the Bell Let’s Talk promotional website.   Briefly describe the availability of and access to mental health care in your […]

Suicide PSA Proposal Share The purpose of this discussion forum is to allow students to share their PSA Proposals with each other. When you have completed your PSA Proposal, please upload it to this discussion forum. Replies are optional but please feel free to leave comments and ask questions of each other.

Psychotherapeutic Strategies In your initial post, discuss the clinical parameters for identifying, assessing, and using psychotherapeutic strategies with people who have experienced trauma. Include research and education implications related to the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner’s approach to the treatment of people who have experienced trauma and/or been diagnosed with a personality disorder.