Crystal Hopkins,

DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Crystal Hopkins,

DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Crystal Hopkins,

DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Founder and CEO, Better Mental Health and Consulting, LLC

Dr. Hopkins currently works in private practice as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Better Mental Health & Consulting, LLC, serving patients in several states. Dr. Hopkins is considered a subject matter expert in the field of psychiatric NP education. During Dr. Hopkins’ clinical experience of over 20 years, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings as a nurse practitioner to include: inpatient & outpatient psychiatry, emergency medicine, internal medicine, family health, pediatrics, geriatrics, occupational health, contributing faculty, course instructor & module developer.

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Psychosocial Interventions Essential for Addressing Schizophrenia’s Negative Symptoms

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) are severe mental health conditions marked by cognitive impairments, poor functional outcomes, reduced quality of life,...
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Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Schizophrenia: Unraveling Complex Genetics and Neurobiology to Revolutionize Treatment Approaches

Schizophrenia, a chronic disorder marked by both positive and negative symptoms, challenges millions globally. Diagnosed through the presence of symptoms...
CURATED BY:
Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Rethinking Schizophrenia: A Focus on Cognitive Decline and Brain Development

Since the introduction of antipsychotics like chlorpromazine in 1952, progress in improving the long-term outcomes for patients with schizophrenia has...
CURATED BY:
Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Schizophrenia’s Negative Symptoms: Addressing the Unmet Medical Need

Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder marked by positive symptoms (eg, delusions, hallucinations) and negative symptoms (eg, avolition, anhedonia). While antipsychotics...
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Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Rising Global Burden of Mental Disorders Highlights Need for Preventive Strategies in Low-Income Countries

Mental disorders are a major public health issue, with the 2019 Global Burden of Disease report showing a rise in...
CURATED BY:
Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Understanding Neurobiology and Circuit Dysfunctions in Schizophrenia to Develop Better Treatments

Schizophrenia is a leading cause of global disability, and current treatments using dopamine D2 receptor blockade often have limited efficacy...
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Crystal Hopkins,
DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

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