Selling Side Effects: How to Navigate the Conversation with Psychiatric Patients As a psychiatric provider, discussing potential side effects with patients is a delicate but crucial part of treatment. It’s not just about informing them—it’s about reassuring them, validating their concerns, and building trust in the treatment plan. Here’s how you can approach this […]
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Setting Boundaries Protecting Your Well-Being and Your Practice As a psychiatry PA, setting boundaries is crucial—not just for your patients, but for yourself as well. Boundaries help maintain a healthy work-life balance, ensure clear expectations in your practice, and ultimately contribute to better care for your patients. Boundaries for Yourself: Maintaining Work-Life Balance No Emails […]
Agonist, Antagonist, Reuptake Inhibition Here’s the scoop on how medications affect change: They latch onto receptors on neurons and can either mimic the brain’s own chemicals (these are called agonists) or block them (known as antagonists). This is how meds can either ramp up brain activity or dial it down, depending on what’s needed. Then […]
We talked about neurotransmitters, let’s talk receptors. In the complex world of neurobiology, understanding how our brains process signals is like solving a dynamic puzzle. Neurotransmitters and pharmacological agents act as pieces that fit into specific receptors, altering their structure or function and profoundly influencing cellular behaviors. Let’s explore the mechanisms of two major receptor […]