Get your frequently asked questions answered

No. The Mental Disorders Crash Course is designed for providers who see patients with mental health needs, whether you’re a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a family NP, or student about to graduate from either program. This course provides the essential and up to date information needed to provide high quality mental health care.

If you’re a family NP, you might not be treating patients with schizophrenia in your practice because you're typically not the treater for these types of patients that might be outside of your scope of practice, but through this course, you’ll learn the diagnosis, treatment and be able to refer out to specialist providers as appropriate.

Or, you might be an FNP in a rural area who is required to treat your patient’s ongoing depression or anxiety. This course is perfect for building competency and confidence so you prescribe appropriately, safely, and accurately. 

This course is suited for both Family & Psych NP students in clinicals and Family & Psych NPs in practice.

I would suggest you wait until you're closer to your clinical rotation before getting the Mental Disorders Crash Course. While this Course is comprehensive and comes with a lifetime guarantee, you may get the most value from the lessons, one-on-one coaching, and the community of other NPs once you've completed most of your classwork.

The Course is not designed as a beginner's guide for registered nurses interested in transitioning into a nurse practitioner role or students who have just embarked on NP school. Instead, I'd recommend you check out the many resources I offer for just this need, including a bunch that are free!

Resources that might be a great fit for you include:

• Free NP Starter Kit, which includes:
  • Advanced Health Assessment Guide
  • Readiness to Transition Self-Assessment
  • Complete Guide to Contract Negotiations
• Free SSRI Snapshot
• Free 90-minute Master Mental Health Training
• Free Weekly Newsletters
• Unsure to Unstoppable: Your guidebook for a confident transition into practice – from graduation through your first job as a nurse practitioner
• Educational nuggets on my Instagram

While physician assistants (PAs) are welcome to enroll, it's important to note that the Mental Disorders Crash Course is specifically tailored to the educational needs of nurse practitioners (NPs). The content is designed with NPs in mind, and as such, may not fully align with the unique requirements of PAs. Therefore, we are unable to offer refunds to PAs who do elect to take this Course. We recommend reviewing the Course curriculum in detail to ensure it meets your learning objectives before enrolling!

Yes! See the section How to receive continuing ed credits for the Mental Disorders Crash Course below on this page 🎓

The disorders covered in the Mental Disorders Crash Course are:

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
• Bipolar I (BD-I)
• Bipolar II (BD-II)
• Specific Phobia Disorder (SP)
• Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
• Schizophrenia (SCZ)
• Schizoaffective Disorder (SZA)
• Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Nope. As busy nurse practitioner students or NPs in practice, time is definitely limited. The Mental Disorders Crash Course is designed for you to complete in any order and any single section for you to find immediate value. For example, if you’re struggling with how to treat bipolar disorders, you can jump to that lesson on treating bipolar disorders, complete it and then immediately apply what you learn in your own practice. You can just focus on the modules where you’re struggling and immediately apply that material. No need to complete the entire Course to receive immediate assistance.

Yes! With your purchase of the Mental Disorders Crash Course from Stress Free Psych NP, you get access to the Mental Health Mastermind, a community of nurse practitioners to connect, ask questions, and support one another. This community is hosted by Skool and is a space to troubleshoot tough cases and share your wins!

The Mental Disorders Crash Course also comes with these bonuses to make the whole process easier:

• Psych Evaluation Walk Through

• Lab Interpretation Guide on How to Interpret Abnormal Findings

• Mental Disorders Easy Look Up Guide

• A list of Essential Screening Tools to know and use in practice, direct access to me to answer clinical questions

• One 1:1 Coaching Session with me

• Access to the Mental Health Mastermind, a community of nurse practitioners to connect, ask questions, and support one another

It completely depends on you! Successful graduates of the Mental Disorders Crash Course are spending anywhere from 30 minutes a day to up to 2 hours. The side of the spectrum you fall depends on how quick of a learner you are, how much experience you have in psych, and how motivated you are.

You'll be able to email me or text my any time you have a mental disorder related question or comment. If you need some interaction and accountability, I definitely recommend you post your comments or questions in the Mental Health Mastermind community and also take advantage of the 1:1 coaching call to discuss challenges or difficult cases that is included in this course package. At any point in the first 90 days of purchase of this course, you'll be able to schedule some time with me when you're ready to answer any questions you have.

The Mental Disorders Crash Course is an online training program specifically designed for both new and experienced psychiatric and family nurse practitioners. The course is structured to provide comprehensive guidance in diagnosing and treating mental disorders confidently and with minimal stress. Here's what you can expect from the course:

• Organized Step-by-Step Process: Learn a systematic approach to diagnosing and treating key mental disorders you encounter in practice.
• Interactive Learning: Engage directly with course materials, which include video modules, cheatsheets, and lab monitoring guides to support your learning journey.
• Community Access: Gain entry into the exclusive Mental Health Mastermind community. Connect with fellow nurse practitioners for support, case discussions, and feedback as well as learn from monthly guest expert speakers. 
• Direct Feedback: Receive input on clinical cases and answers to your queries from experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Bonus Features: Benefit from additional resources such as the Psych Evaluation Walk Through, Stress Free Lab Interpretation, and a 1:1 Coaching Session with Claire.

With this format, the course ensures you build confidence and competence in your clinical practice, enabling you to deliver effective mental health care.

Below is an overview of the modules included in the Mental Disorders Crash Course:

Module 1: Course Introduction

Module 2: The Fundamentals

Module 3: Depressive Disorders

Module 4: Bipolar Disorders

Module 5: Anxiety Disorders

Module 6: Psychotic Disorders

Module 7: ADHD

Module 8: P.A.W.S. & Substance Use Disorders

Module 9: Bonus 

Module 10: It's A Wrap

If you would like more detailed information, head to the Course Curriculum page to see what is covered in each module and lesson!

OK, so everyone's situation is a little bit different, but let me ask you one question: Do you currently feel confident and competent diagnosing and treating the most important mental disorders? If you are still paying attention to me, then probably not. Why not? In the course I give you the EXACT framework for success with diagnosing and treating mental disorders, clinical pearls of practice, and step-by-step guidance.

That being said, the course is definitely right for you if:

If you want to learn to diagnose and treat mental disorders but just don't think you have the time. I assure you that you won't get a more efficient but comprehensive program than Mental Disorders Crash Course.

Or...

If school didn't prepare you well enough for practice and you feel overwhelmed or like an "imposter" at times, this program is for you.

Or...

If you want to kick some serious butt treating your psychiatric patients, this program is for you.

The key requirement I'd say is having a desire to learn to diagnose and treat your mental health patients, and provide safe, quality treatment as you practice.

The course is definitely NOT for you if:

If you are expecting overnight results with very little effort/work involved, this my friend, is not for you. I wish I could offer some magic pill, but unfortunately you do have to put in a little effort. I have made the mental disorder learning process as simple as it possibly can be, but you still need to have the drive to trust me and actually complete all the lessons.

If you have a negative, crappy attitude, please don't buy the course. Life is too short and we probably won't get along, haha.

Unfortunately not, the Mental Disorders Crash Course is geared to adult populations. While I feel that my knowledge is fairly extensive, and I am confident I can get you a research-backed answer if I don't have it off-hand, my background is not in child or elderly care. Both populations are complex and require specialized knowledge that this course does not cover.

If you have a clinical question for Claire after purchasing the Mental Disorders Crash Course, there are several ways you can get in touch. However, the Mental Health Mastermind community is the best option for obtaining prompt and detailed responses from Claire and other NPs!

• Mental Health Mastermind community: This exclusive community is designed for robust interactions and support. Here, you can post your clinical questions, engage with other members, and receive direct feedback from Claire. Participation in the community ensures that your queries are addressed thoroughly and within a supportive network of peers. Look for your unique invite email from Skool (the community platform) after purchasing the Course; or grab the direct link from your Library to request access!
• Email: You can also reach out via email at [email protected]. While this method is available, responses may take longer compared to inquiries made through the Mental Health Mastermind community. Additionally, to make sure we know who you are and can reply more promptly, please try to email from the address you purchased the Course 🙃
• Live Q&A Sessions: Take advantage of live Q&A sessions in the Mental Health Mastermind community included with your Course. These sessions are an excellent opportunity to ask questions and receive real-time answers from Claire.

Remember though, I encourage using the Mental Health Mastermind community for the fastest and most comprehensive support; instead of just me, there’s over 150 nurse practitioners at your fingertips!

Yes! Mental Disorders Crash Course purchasers have lifetime access to Course material as info is updated over time.

If I can't teach you to diagnose and treat mental disorders then I don't deserve your money. That has always been the case at Stress Free Psych NP. There's a lifetime money back guarantee. If you don't find the course helpful just let me know the course isn't for you, I'll refund you every penny.

Please note: Our lifetime money-back guarantee applies exclusively to nurse practitioners. While physician assistants (PAs) are welcome to enroll, this course is specifically tailored to the educational needs of nurse practitioners. Therefore, refunds will not be granted to PAs who choose to take this course.

Unfortunately, we do not offer a payment plan or provide special coupons at this time. However, we usually run sales during every major holiday, and a few in between, so keep an eye out for those opportunities. We send sale alerts to individuals on our mailing list, so make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletters!

We understand the importance of experiencing our content before committing. We don’t offer a sample or trial period at this time, but you can find previews and samples of our Psychiatric Templates Bundle and the Mental Disorders Crash Course materials through our various platforms. Plus, I have a short video walking through the actual Course platform at the bottom of this FAQ page! It is specifically about continuing ed credits, but it's a great sneak peak of the actual platform 🙂

Check out these sample videos that showcase key aspects of the Course and Templates Bundle, and consider following me on Instagram where I post snippets, instructional content, and highlights from the Course!

We understand that budgets can be tight, so we're pleased to offer a variety of free resources to help you succeed. Here are some of the complimentary resources you can access:

• Free NP Starter Kit, a comprehensive kit that includes:
• Advanced Health Assessment Guide
• Readiness to Transition Self-Assessment
• Complete Guide to Contract Negotiations
• Free SSRI Snapshot: Get a quick review of antidepressant foundations to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Free 90-minute Master Mental Health Training: Join this in-depth Master Mental Health training session that provides a framework for diagnosing and treating disorders.
• Free Weekly Newsletters on diagnosing & treating mental disorders including the newest FDA-approved medications
• Unsure to Unstoppable: Your guidebook for a confident transition into practice – from graduation through your first job as a nurse practitioner
• The Stress Free Psych NP blog: helping you stay informed and confident in your practice
• Educational nuggets on my Instagram

Make sure to follow and subscribe to stay updated on all the resources we offer!

Sorry, I know it can be a bit confusing! After purchasing the Psychiatric Templates Bundle, you should have received an email to finalize your account setup via the email address you provided at checkout.

In case you didn’t receive those instructions please visit the login page; select “forgot password”; create a new password; and then log in with your email address and newly created password. From there, you will be able to access your downloadable Templates. For additional guidance, we have created brief step-by-step instructions on how to login and access the Templates.

If you need help locating your purchase or your login doesn't seem to be working, the number one fix to your issue in this case isn't "turn it off and on again" but "are you using the correct email address?" See step 1 of the step-by-step access instructions for more info.