The APRN Pathway/The PMHNP Clinical Resource Library

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The PMHNP Clinical Resource Library

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A practical clinical resource library for psychiatry providers with medication monitoring guides, patient education handouts, assessment tools, safety checklists, documentation templates, and high-yield clinical decision aids for students and practicing clinicians.

This Resource Library will be available Friday, June 19, 2026!

Reach out to hello@theaprnpathway.com between now and Friday to request an early-bird exclusive discount when the resource library is released.

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Contents

Start Here: How to Use These Resources

Who This Resource Library Is For
Preview
Scope and Disclaimer
Preview
Terms of Use
Preview
How to Use Patient Education Handouts
How to Use Monitoring Guides
How to Adapt Resources for Different Clinical Settings

Medication Decision Guides

Acute Mania Medication Guide
ADHD Medication Comparison
ADHD Medication Decision Guide
AUD Medication Comparison Guide
Bipolar Disorder Medication Decision Tree
Choosing an Antidepressant Based on Symptoms and Side Effects
Choosing an Antipsychotic Based on Symptoms and Side Effects
Choosing a Mood Stabilizer
Eating Disorders: Medication, Treatment, Therapy, Intervention, and Caution Guide
Insomnia Medication Risk-Benefit & Decision Guide
Medication Options in Bipolar Depression
Medication Options in Psychosis with Metabolic, EPS, or Prolactin Concerns
OUD Medication Overview
PTSD Medication and Therapy Guide
Switching Antidepressants / Tapering Basics
Treatment-Resistant Depression

Documentation Templates

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template
Follow-Up Medication Management Note Template
Psychotherapy Documentation
Safety Planning Documentation
Suicide Risk Assessment Documentation
Controlled Substance Documentation
Informed Consent for Psychiatric Medication Initiation
Patient Education Documentation
Coordination-of-Care Note Template
Release of Information (ROI) Documentation
Psychiatric Accommodation Documentation

Clinical Safety and Crisis Resources

Suicide Risk Assessment Checklist
Safety Plan Template
Violence Risk Red Flags & De-escalation Guide
When to Send to the ED or Higher Level of Care
NMS vs Serotonin Syndrome vs Malignant Catatonia
Alcohol Withdrawal: Screening Tools, Level-of-Care Decisions, and Interventions
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Red Flags
Eating Disorder Medical Instability Red Flags
Duty to Warn/Protect Documentation Checklist
Mandated Reporting Quick Guide & Documentation Tips

Core Psychiatric Clinical Reference Sheets

Psychiatric Medication Monitoring Cheat Sheet
Common Psychiatric Lab Workup
Antidepressant Quick Guide
Mood Stabilizer Monitoring Guide
Antipsychotic Monitoring Guide
Controlled Substance Prescribing Checklist
Pregnancy & Lactation Psychopharmacology Prescribing Quick Reference
Geriatric Prescribing Cautions

Therapy and Skills Handouts

Therapy and Skills Handouts
Preview
CBT Thought Record Worksheet
Behavioral Activation Worksheet
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills Handout
DBT Emotion Regulation Skills Handout
Bipolar Social Rhythm & Relapse Prevention Workbook
Grounding Techniques for Trauma & Dissociation Workbook
Panic Attack Coping Workbook
Sleep Diary & Sleep Improvement Workbook
Mood Monitoring & Mood Chart Workbook
Emotion Regulation & Coping Skills Workbook
Anxiety Skills Workbook
Trauma Symptoms and Grounding Skills Workbook
OCD and ERP Workbook

Patient Education Handouts

Starting an SSRI/SNRI: What to Expect
Common Antidepressant Side Effects
Antipsychotic Metabolic Monitoring Handout
Clozapine ANC Monitoring Handout
Benzodiazepines: Risks, Safer Alternatives, and Temporary Utility
ADHD Stimulant Safety Handout
Sleep Hygiene
Panic Attack Education
Depression Behavioral Activation Handout
Bipolar Relapse Prevention Handout
Psychosis Relapse Warning Signs
Safety Planning Handout
Therapy Options
Medication Adherence: Why Consistency Matters
Understanding Psychiatric Medication Follow-Up Visits
Shared Decision-Making
Substance Use and Psychiatric Medications
Naloxone and Overdose Safety
Eating Disorder Medical Warning Signs
Cannabis and Mental Health

Medication Specific Client Education Handouts

Buspirone Patient Education
Hydroxyzine Patient Education
Mirtazapine Patient Education
Starting Lamotrigine
Lithium Patient Education
Trazodone Education
Carbamazepine and Oxcarbazepine Patient Education
Aripiprazole Patient Education

Special Populations

Special Populations Introduction
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Quick Guide
School Coordination & Accommodation Documentation
Perinatal Psychiatry Quick Guide
Geriatric Psychiatry Quick Guide
Geriatric Medication Risk Review Toolkit
Substance Use Disorders Clinical Toolkit
Trauma-Informed Care Clinical Toolkit
Serious Mental Illness Clinical Toolkit

Diagnostic and Assessment Tools

PHQ-9 Summary & Clinical Use
GAD-7 Summary and Clinical Use
MDQ Summary and Clinical Use
YMRS Summary and Clinical Use
C-SSRS Summary and Clinical Use
AIMS Summary and Clinical Use
MoCA Summary and Clinical Use
AUDIT-C Summary and Clinical Use
DAST-10 Summary and Clinical Use
PCL-5 Summary and Clinical Use
Y-BOCS Summary and Clinical Use
Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scales: Summary and Clinical Use
ASRS Summary and Clinical Use
EPDS Summary and Clinical Use

Introduction to Nutraceuticals & Functional Psychiatry Section

Foundations of Functional and Integrative Psychiatry
Evidence Hierarchy
How to Evaluate Supplement Claims
Safety and Scope Considerations
Shared Decision-Making
Documentation Considerations
Nutraceutical Decision Guide
Nutrient Deficiencies and Medical Conditions That Can Mimic Psychiatric Symptoms
Laboratory Evaluation in Psychiatry
Supplement Safety for Psychiatric Clinicians
How to Talk About Supplements
How to Respond to Social Media Health Claims
Motivational Interviewing for Lifestyle and Supplement Conversations
Handout: Lifestyle Changes for Improved Mental Health
Supplement Interaction Checklist & Toolkit