for any psych clinician treating mental disorders
stop second-guessing every prescription
Your patient asks and your mind goes blank. Psychotropics Simplified puts the when, how, and why for 40+ psych meds on 12 pages you can scan in seconds, right in the middle of a visit.
get the cheat sheets for $29
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if this is you, keep reading
sound familiar?
π§ your mind goes blank during med decisions
Your patient asks how long until it works, or what the max dose is, and you know you know it. It just won't come while someone is watching you.
π you default to the same 4 meds
Not because they're the best fit, but because they're the ones you can recall cold.
β±οΈ looking it up takes too long mid-visit
Toggling through tabs while your patient waits is uncomfortable, so you skip the lookup and move on.
π side effects and interactions live in 6 different places
Dosing in one place, half-life in another, patient education somewhere else entirely.
π you keep meaning to memorize more
This is the psych med reference you'll actually use instead, one page per class, built for the middle of a busy day.
what's inside
12 pages, 40+ psych meds, every major class
Every page follows the same 7 columns, so once you have used one sheet you know how to read all of them:
*Typical (1st-gen) antipsychotics not included, as they are often utilized less commonly due to side effects.
a look inside
every page, same layout
Swipe through a few of the 12; the rest unlock in full resolution when you buy
up close
7 columns, same order on every page: med, when to choose, MoA, dosing, key side effects, important interactions, and patient education.
Digital download, delivered in your online account. Print as many copies as you like. Nothing ships.
before you buy
what this is, and what it's not
I'd rather you know exactly what lands in your Library than be disappointed after checkout.
ππΎ what it is
β’ A 12-page quick reference for 40+ psych meds, organized by class
β’ Something to keep open, printed, or pinned up while you work
β’ Side-by-side comparison tables built from Stahl's and Maudsley guidelines
β’ A PDF you print yourself, as many copies as you like, delivered in your online account.
π πΎββοΈ what it's not
β’ Not a course; there are no videos, modules, or CE contact hours
β’ Not note templates or billing and coding; those live in our Psychiatric Templates Bundle and Coding Companion
β’ Not a full prescribing reference; it's a quick reference to the most commonly prescribed meds, so always verify against your primary sources before prescribing
what others are saying
Comments from NPs in our private community when they got these sheets:
Oh my goodness, this is so wonderful. You guys are life savers foreal. Thank you so much for all the hard work you guys put into this and every resource that you have shared and continue to share.
Jerin, PMHNP-BC
This is a wonderful comprehensive list! As a newbie, I am constantly adding to my library of resources. Thank you!
Mary, PMHNP-C, ANP-C
Amazing. I'm gonna save this to my desktop and use constantly.
Molly, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Yes, this is so good and helpful. Just about to start clinical rotations. So grateful for all the resources.
Nadine, PMHNP student
This. Is. Amazing. Thank you so much!
Ashleigh, PMHNP
What a fabulous resource, I'm excited to use it. Thank you!
Kerry, FNP, PMHNP
what you get
For just $29, you get digital downloads that include:
"When to Choose" column on every page for each med class (SSRIs, SNRIs, Atypical antidepressants, Mood stabilizers, Atypical* antipsychotics, ADHD meds, Benzos, Sleep meds, & Alpha agonists)
Mechanism of action, dosing, side effects, interactions & patient education, all on one page
Side-by-side comparison tables (no dense textbooks!)
Evidence-based from Stahl's & Maudsley guidelines
Print-friendly for quick desk reference
*Typical (1st-generation) antipsychotics are not discussed in these cheat sheets, as they are often utilized less commonly due to side effects.
Digital download, delivered in your online account. Print as many copies as you like. Nothing ships.
before vs after
what a visit looks like
β before
β’ Reaching for the same handful of meds you can recall from memory
β’ Guessing at a starting dose, then second-guessing it after the visit
β’ Telling your patient you'll get back to them on side effects
β’ Scrolling a 40-page document to find one interaction
β after
β’ Comparing 4 or 5 options in the same class at a glance
β’ Start, target, and max dose in front of you before you send the Rx
β’ Answering the side effect question in the room, in plain language
β’ One page, one class, no tabs open
hi there, I'm Claire
Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP
founder of Stress Free Psych NP
I have practiced as a psych NP in community mental health, outpatient, private practice, partial hospitalization, eating disorder and addiction treatment, a rural tribal health clinic, and telehealth. Different settings, same problem every time: the information I needed was scattered across textbooks, monographs, and tabs I didn't have time to open.
So I built these sheets. One page per class, the same 7 columns every time, only what I actually reach for during a visit. They're exactly what I wish I'd had on day one.
Our jobs are stressful enough. Prescribing decisions doesn't always have to be one of the stressful parts, and that's what I want for you.
who these are for
β€οΈ you'll love these if
β’ You're an NP student or new grad building prescribing confidence
β’ You're an experienced NP who wants a faster reference mid-visit
β’ You're a family NP treating patients with mental health needs
ππΎ these aren't for you if
β’ You want inpatient, pediatric-specialty, or typical antipsychotic depth
β’ You aren't prescribing psych meds
β’ You want every psych med on the market; these cover the most commonly prescribed, not a full textbook
β’ You need CE contact hours
questions on your mind
How do I get access after I purchase
Right after checkout, your digital download is delivered in your online account. Youβll also get an email showing you how to access it from any device.
Does anything ship to me
This is a digital download, delivered in your online account. Nothing will be printed or mailed to you.
Can I print these
Yes. Theyβre PDFs you print yourself, so save them and print your own desk copies anytime you like. Laminate them even! They are for your personal clinical use, not for redistribution.
Is this a full prescribing reference
No, and I would not want you to use it as one. It is a quick reference for the medications and details I reach for most often. Always verify against your primary sources and use your own clinical judgment before prescribing.
How current is the information
Every page is built from Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines, and current clinical guidelines, with the references listed right on the sheets. Psychopharmacology keeps moving, so treat the sheets as a starting point and confirm anything time-sensitive.
Do you offer refunds
Because this is a digital download, all sales are final. Tech trouble? Email helpdesk@stressfreepsychnp.com and we'll work with you to sort it out.
what meds are covered, exactly? π
Fair question, and you should know before you buy. We kept these to the most commonly prescribed psych meds on purpose, so they stay quick to use mid-visit. Here is every medication on the 12 pages. Generic names below; brand names are listed alongside them on the sheets themselves. Need one that isn't here? You also get a blank sheet in the same 7-column format to add your own.
antidepressants, SSRIs pg 1
- citalopram
- escitalopram
- fluoxetine
- paroxetine
- sertraline
antidepressants, SNRIs pg 2
- desvenlafaxine
- duloxetine
- venlafaxine
antidepressants, atypical pg 3
- bupropion
- mirtazapine
- trazodone
- vortioxetine
mood stabilizers pg 4
- carbamazepine
- lamotrigine
- lithium
- valproate/divalproex
atypical* antipsychotics pg 5-7
- aripiprazole (+ LAI)
- brexpiprazole
- cariprazine
- clozapine
- lumateperone
- lurasidone
- olanzapine
- paliperidone (+ LAI)
- quetiapine
- risperidone (+ LAI)
- ziprasidone
ADHD, stimulants pg 8
- amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine
- dexmethylphenidate
- lisdexamfetamine
- methylphenidate
ADHD, non-stimulants pg 9
- atomoxetine
- clonidine ER
- guanfacine ER
- viloxazine
benzodiazepines pg 10
- alprazolam
- clonazepam
- diazepam
- lorazepam
sleep medications pg 11
- eszopiclone
- zolpidem
alpha agonists pg 12
- clonidine IR
- guanfacine IR
That is 43 medication entries across 12 pages. Every page also lists its own references at the bottom, so you can see exactly where the guidance came from.
*Typical (1st-gen) antipsychotics are not discussed, as they are often utilized less commonly due to side effects. This is a quick reference, not a full prescribing reference; always verify against your primary sources before prescribing.
one more time, here's everything
Printed copies shown here are ones I printed myself. Your purchase is a digital download, delivered in your online account. Nothing will be printed or shipped to you.
β 12 pages covering 40+ psych meds across every major class
β Every major class: SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, mood stabilizers, atypical* antipsychotics including LAIs, ADHD stimulants and non-stimulants, benzodiazepines, sleep medications, and alpha agonists
β When to choose, mechanism of action, dosing, key side effects, important interactions, and patient education, all on 1 page per class
β Evidence-based from Stahl's and Maudsley guidelines, with references on every sheet
β PDFs to print and keep on your desk, in your bag, or on your screen
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$29
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*Typical (1st-generation) antipsychotics are not discussed in these cheat sheets, as they are often utilized less commonly due to side effects.
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