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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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Managing Schizophrenia Symptoms

Antipsychotic medications are the primary treatment for schizophrenia, but only 30% of patients are satisfied with their treatment during the...

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

Schizophrenia Fact Sheet: Key Insights on Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment Paths

Schizophrenia is a chronic neurological disorder impacting about 2.8 million US adults, typically emerging in late adolescence or early adulthood....

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

Language Matters in Schizophrenia and Psychosis Care: NAMI’s Lexicon Guide

This guide emphasizes the importance of language when describing schizophrenia and psychosis conditions, highlighting its critical role in fostering relationships,...

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

Managing Early-Onset Schizophrenia: Challenges, Phases, and Tailored Care for Better Outcomes

Schizophrenia in children and adolescents, or early-onset schizophrenia (EOS), poses diagnostic and treatment challenges....

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

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

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,...

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

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