Crystal's Shared Resources

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
Founder and CEO, Better Mental Health and Consulting, LLC

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
Founder and CEO, Better Mental Health and Consulting, LLC

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
Founder and CEO, Better Mental Health and Consulting, LLC

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
Founder and CEO, Better Mental Health and Consulting, LLC

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...

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

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...

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