lab testing in psych

Labs in Psych

Hello there, you have your client in the office, hearing about how everything has gone insane, and immediately feeling overwhelmed. The world may be on fire and sinking in the sand but we still need to rule out additional problems and figure out a plan of care. So this will hopefully be a simple guide […]

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Woes of Narcissism

Basically, Everyone is Narcissistic  Welcome to another year of sheer madness. Where you can self-diagnose on TikTok and I guess it’s cool to show off 3000 personalities and alter egos. And why not? All you need is a camera or a platform and you’re an immediate expert courtesy of the University of YouTube and Google. […]

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2021 Psych NP Tips

-Feels like I’m aging a little bit Another Year! It’s been 3 years since becoming a Psych NP and yes it feels longer so it’s time to rant. I promise to try to write a yearly reflection post about what’s been helpful, not good and to give insight to others. I also encourage others to […]

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ADHD Gene Testing, Kids Edition

Providers are handling an overwhelming number of cases involving genetic and social complexities, and various challenges of modern healthcare. Many children come from diverse family structures, making it difficult to gather accurate genetic or family history, which complicates treatment. One patient’s genetic profile revealed they were a poor metabolizer of all ADHD medications, leaving them […]

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