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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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....
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Crystal Hopkins,

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