Pearls and Prep

💎 Try Boss Pearl FREE for 7 days — the full library: every deep dive, the Diagnosing curriculum, and both books free the moment you're in — so you're ready for that first patient, not just studied for it. Then $20/month, cancel anytime: https://www.patreon.com/checkout/pearlsandprep?rid=29362056 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sh...

💎 Try Boss Pearl FREE for 7 days — the full library: every deep dive, the Diagnosing curriculum, and both books free the moment you're in — so you're ready for that first patient, not just studied for it. Then $20/month, cancel anytime: https://www.patreon.com/checkout/pearlsandprep?rid=29362056 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sh...

💎 Try Boss Pearl FREE for 7 days — the full library: every deep dive, the Diagnosing curriculum, and both books free the moment you're in — so you're ready for that first patient, not just studied for it. Then $20/month, cancel anytime: https://www.patreon.com/checkout/pearlsandprep?rid=29362056 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sh...

💎 Try Boss Pearl FREE for 7 days — the full library: every deep dive, the Diagnosing curriculum, and both books free the moment you're in — so you're ready for that first patient, not just studied for it. Then $20/month, cancel anytime: https://www.patreon.com/checkout/pearlsandprep?rid=29362056 🎁 Join as a free member to access 50 Pearls from Pearls & Prep — 50 super high-yield pearls to sh...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Bipolar I vs Bipolar II can get confusing fast. Does psychosis automatically mean Bipolar I? Can someone with Bipolar II experience psychosis? Does psychiatric hospit...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Strattera or Wellbutrin? Both influence norepinephrine, both have a place in treating patients with attention difficulties, and neither is a controlled substance. But...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep What about Saphris (asenapine) ? In this episode of Pearls & Prep, we break down one of the more overlooked second-generation antipsychotics and explore where ase...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Wellbutrin vs. Trintellix: When SSRIs Help but Something's Still Missing Your patient's depression is improving. They're less anxious, less tearful, and less reactive...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Vraylar vs Abilify: what’s the actual difference—and when would a psychiatric provider choose one over the other? In this episode of Pearls and Prep, NPZ breaks down...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep A patient has panic attacks, avoids driving, and recently witnessed a traumatic accident. PTSD seems obvious—but is it? In this psychiatric case study, we break down...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Schizoid or Schizotypal? They Look Alike—Until You Ask WHY Schizoid and schizotypal personality disorder sound alike—and both patients may appear socially isolated, d...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Why I Have a Love-Hate Relationship with Latuda Latuda (lurasidone) is one of the most unique medications in psychiatry—but it's also one of the easiest to misunderst...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep We’re diving deep into the showdown of the century: Cymbalta vs. Effexor! This isn’t just another med comparison; we’re talking about the nitty-gritty of which one mi...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Want to feel more confident interviewing psychiatric patients? In this episode of Pearls and Prep , NPZ shares 4 psychiatric interview skills every new PMHNP needs to...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Today, we're diving into the world of long-acting injectable medications—LAIs for short. These bad boys are a game-changer in psychiatry, offering some serious perks....

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/PearlsandPrep Today, we're diving into the wild world of false positive drug screens and how they can throw a wrench in a patient's treatment plan. We’ll share Jimmy's story, a (mock patient) guy whose life took a serious detour because of mi...

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/PearlsandPrep We’re diving into a juicy case study today, featuring our mock patient, Debbie, and her whirlwind of symptoms that might have you guessing whether she’s dealing with ADHD or bipolar disorder. The big takeaway? These two can look...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep What do you do when your psychiatric patient is depressed, anxious, traumatized—or struggling with ADHD—and also tells you they can’t sleep? This is one of the most c...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Effexor Explained: Why, When & Who? Effexor (venlafaxine) is more than just another antidepressant—and knowing when and why to choose it can make you a much more...

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/PearlsandPrep We're diving deep into the world of Metformin today, folks! This little gem is often overlooked, but it’s a total game-changer for managing weight gain from antipsychotics. Seriously, we’re talking about a cheap, effective med t...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Prozac vs Zoloft: They Look the Same... But They're Not at All Prozac (fluoxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) are both SSRIs, both first-line treatments for 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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep Episode Description One patient. Three possible DSM-5 diagnoses. Only one is correct. In this episode of Pearls & Prep , NPZ walks you through one of the most rea...

How I Choose Antipsychotics in Real Clinical Practice: 4 Pearls That Will Transform Your Bipolar Prescribing How do experienced psychiatric providers actually choose between Seroquel, Abilify, Latuda, Vraylar, Risperdal, Zyprexa, and Geodon? In this episode, I share the exact clinical framework I use every day when prescribing second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) for bipolar disorder. Rather th...

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 clinical library today on PATREON! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PearlsandPrep The 6 Reasons Experienced Clinicians Reach for Wellbutrin First | Pearls & Prep Thinking about prescribing Wellbutrin (bupropion) ? In this episode of Pearls &amp...

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/PearlsandPrep The primary focus of this discourse is the critical examination of antipsychotic medication switching, emphasizing the imperative considerations that must govern such transitions. We delve into the rationale behind a patient's d...