Why are screening tools like PHQ9 or GAD7 useful in advanced practice?

A patient previously diagnosed with depression reports episodes of decreased need for sleep, increased activity, and risky spending lasting five days. Best next step?

A patient with possible bipolar spectrum disorder requests SSRI monotherapy. Best response?

Diagnostic uncertainty should be managed by:

Failure to assess suicidality increases:

A patient denies suicidal ideation but spouse reports they gave away possessions and wrote apology notes. Best action?

Which symptom pattern most strongly supports PTSD rather than generalized anxiety disorder?

Which therapy is first line for chronic insomnia contributing to psychiatric instability?

Which documentation practice most strengthens diagnostic defensibility?

A patient asks you to provide both weekly therapy and medication management long term. Most defensible stance?