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Pearls and Prep
******* There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Be the second on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/PearlsandPrep Pearls and Prep: Psychiatric Case Studies is the go-to podcast for psychiatric nurse practitioner students, psych residents, clinicians, and anyone fascinated by the human mind. Whether you’re prepping for boards, sharpening your diagnostic skills, or just curious about what psychiatry looks like behind the scenes…
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- Pearls and Prep
Saphris Made Easy: Why Choose Asenapine Over Other Antipsychotics?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Wellbutrin vs. Trintellix: Dopamine Boost or Serotonin Fine-Tuning When SSRIs Fail?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Vraylar vs Abilify: What’s the Actual Difference? D2, D3 & Beyond
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Panic Disorder vs PTSD: How to Tell the Difference
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Schizoid or Schizotypal? The Clinical Clues That Give It Away
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Why I Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Latuda
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Inside the Ring 🥊: Effexor or Cymbalta? Here’s the Real Difference
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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How to Interview Psychiatric Patients With Confidence: 4 Skills Every New PMHNP Needs
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Why LAIs Are the Real MVPs in Psychiatry
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Drug Tests Aren’t Always Right—Here’s Where Things Go Wrong
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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ADHD or Bipolar? The Questions That Actually Reveal the Truth
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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The Insomnia Trap: Stop Treating Every Sleepless Psychiatric Patient the Same
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Effexor Explained: Why, When & Who?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Are We Missing One of Psychiatry’s Easiest Wins? (Metformin)
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Prozac vs Zoloft: They Look the Same... But They're Not at All
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Would You Diagnose PTSD, Depression, or Adjustment Disorder? One Patient. Three Diagnoses. Key Clinical Pearls You Should Know That Separate Them.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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How I Choose Antipsychotics in Real Clinical Practice: 4 Pearls That Will Transform Your Bipolar Prescribing
How I Choose Antipsychotics in Real Clinical Practice: 4 Pearls That Will Transform Your Bipolar PrescribingHow do experienced psychiatric providers actually…
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The 6 Reasons Experienced Clinicians Reach for Wellbutrin First
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Antipsychotic Switching: Key Concepts and Clinical Considerations
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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The Grocery Store Trick That Will Change How You Understand Every Psychiatric Medication (Stop Memorizing CYP Enzymes Forever)
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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The Bipolar Medication Mistake That Keeps Patients Relapsing
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Why Abilify Isn't an Antidepressant (But Helps with Depression)
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Why Your Bipolar Patient Keeps Relapsing: The Polarity Index
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Naltrexone: Your New Bestie in Alcohol Management. Using the Sinclair Method to Up Your Game In Practice.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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ADHD Stimulants Made Easy: The Only 5 Pearls You'll Ever Need
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Why SSRIs Work in Days for PMDD—but Weeks for Depression | PMDD Made Simple: Diagnosis, Allopregnanolone & Luteal-Phase SSRI Dosing
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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How missing this ONE detail can derail your ENTIRE treatment plan
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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The 3 CYP450 Clinical Pearls Every Psychiatric Prescriber Should Know
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Why Two Patients on the Same SSRI Dose Can Have Opposite Outcomes: CYP Enzymes, Protein Binding & the Blood-Brain Barrier Explained Simply
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Why Your Meds ‘Aren’t Working (It’s Not What You Think)
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
- Pearls and Prep
Irritability Pearls: Avoiding the Most Common Clinical Mistakes
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
The Good, the Bad & the Weird of Z-Drugs
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Why Lexapro Might be a Uniquely Important Tool in Your Medication Arsenal
Today, we delve into the intricate world of antidepressants, particularly focusing on the efficacy and tolerability of Lexapro in comparison to its…
- Pearls and Prep
Mock Patient Elias: “Am I Real?” | The Diagnostic Tangle of Depersonalization vs Panic vs PTSD
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
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Kratom Uncovered: 5 Game-Changing Pearls for Your Practice
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Memorizing ADHD Inattentive Type Criteria Through a Cookie Baking Story
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Be the second on Patreon:👉…
- Pearls and Prep
The DSM Sleep Disorders: One Episode to Make Sense Them All.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
5 Things You Probably Get Wrong About Adjustment Disorder
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Paxil Withdrawal or Depression Relapse? The Difference Changes Everything
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
The Borderline Personality Disorder Insight I Wish Someone Had Taught Me Earlier
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Cannabis Psychosis or Schizophrenia? What Do You Do When You Can't Tell?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Would You Get This Right? Illness Anxiety vs Somatic vs Factitious vs Malingering
This podcast episode delves into the complexities of a (MOCK) 32-year-old female patient presenting with chronic health concerns, primarily focused on her…
- Pearls and Prep
ADHD or Anxiety? The One Question That Changes Everything
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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4 Ways Personality Disorders Can Disrupt Even the Best Treatment Plans. And what we Can Do About It.
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
What If Your Most Stable Patient Is Developing Your Biggest Blind Spot?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Tardive Dyskinesia Risk Factors: One of These Should Jump Off the Page
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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The Benzo Boarding Pass: The Pharmacokinetics of Fear at 35,000 Feet
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Ninjas at Costco: OCD, PTSD, GAD, or Emerging Psychosis?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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6 Pearls You May Have Not Known about Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features
This episode elucidates six critical pearls concerning major depressive disorder with psychotic features, emphasizing its severity and implications for…
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If We Don't Understand Autoreceptors, We Don't Understand Psychopharmacology
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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How We Can Understand Psychopharmacology Through Topamax and McDonald’s 🍔🧠
Today, we're diving into the wild world of Topamax, and trust me, this ain’t your typical med talk. We’re breaking it down with a super chill McDonald's…
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The Missing Lab That Looks Like Half the DSM: Why 1 in 3 Women May Be Misdiagnosed
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Hydroxyzine Explained: The Most Misunderstood Anxiety Medication? Itchy, Edgy… & Its Two Hidden Superpowers
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Auvelity May Change How You Think About Depression: NMDA, Sigma-1, Dopamine & Clinical Pearls
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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This Mood Stabilizer Problem Can Mimic a Whole New Disorder
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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Exploring the Nuances of Depression: Specifiers and Their Implications
Today, we delve into the intricate subject of major depressive disorder (MDD) and its myriad specifiers, underscoring the essential point that depression is…
- Pearls and Prep
Why Luvox Hits Different: Sigma Receptors, OCD, and the Anxious Brain
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.”Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
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How to Choose the RIGHT Neurotransmitter Target
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Jane’s Mold Meltdown: OCD or Delusional Disorder?
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…
- Pearls and Prep
Don’t Panic During the Cross-Taper: 4 Antipsychotic Switching Pearls
There are two kinds of clinicians—the ones who follow algorithms, and the ones who understand the “why.” Patients know the difference. Know the WHY!Join our…