POCN’s Schizophrenia Center of Excellence

Schizophrenia Resources
Chosen by Advanced
Practice Providers

Clinical guidelines
Patient support and education resources
Research updates

Sex Hormones and Men With Schizophrenia

Recent studies reveal significant differences in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and sex hormone levels between chronic antipsychotic-treated male (CATM) schizophrenia (SCZ) patients and healthy controls. Specifically, patients with...

CURATED BY: Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,
MSW, MS, PA-C

Sarah Ann Scantamburlo,

MSW, MS, PA-C
Psychiatric Physician Associate, Michigan Mental Wellness

Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis, Genetics, and Clinical Advances

Schizophrenia is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by chronic psychotic symptoms and significant psychosocial impairment. Its etiology involves complex interactions...

Josh Hamilton,

DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH, CNE, CLNC, FAANP
Chief Clinical Officer, The Hamilton Group Behavioral Health LLC; Clinical Professor and Chair, College of Nursing, Washington State University

CURATED BY:
Josh Hamilton,
DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH,
CNE, CLNC, FAANP

Empowering Families: Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia Care

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting millions globally, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive deficits, leading to psychosocial challenges...

Josh Hamilton,

DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH, CNE, CLNC, FAANP
Chief Clinical Officer, The Hamilton Group Behavioral Health LLC; Clinical Professor and Chair, College of Nursing, Washington State University

CURATED BY:
Josh Hamilton,
DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH,
CNE, CLNC, FAANP

Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorder: Key Differences

Schizophrenia and delusional disorder (DD) are non-affective psychoses with overlapping symptoms but distinct traits. Schizophrenia typically begins in late teens...

Crystal Hopkins,

DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Founder and CEO, Better Mental Health and Consulting, LLC

CURATED BY:
Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

The Physician Associate and Nurse Practitioner Contributors to the Schizophrenia Center of Excellence

POCN’s Schizophrenia Center of Excellence is curated by practicing clinical nurse practitioners and physician associates who review and select resources that are the most useful to their peers. They provide their expertise by hand-picking the latest content for advanced practice providers including guidelines, news, and best practices for those diagnosing and treating patients with schizophrenia.

Josh Hamilton,

DNP, APRN-BC, CTMH, CNE, CLNC, FAANP
Chief Clinical Officer, The Hamilton Group Behavioral Health LLC; Clinical Professor and Chair, College of Nursing, Washington State University