Module 8 - Mental Health

This Module 8 PDF is a first-year NP–focused mental health study guide designed to make sense of psychiatric and behavioural disorders from a pathophysiology perspective.

Inside, you’ll get:

• Clear explanations of the stress response, HPA axis, and neuroendocrine regulation
• Simplified breakdowns of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, trauma-related disorders, and addiction
• High-yield overviews of neurotransmitters, brain anatomy, and neural pathways
• Connections between pathophysiology, symptoms, and clinical presentation
• Example test questions to help reinforce learning and prepare for exams

This resource is ideal for NP students who want to reduce overwhelm, strengthen clinical reasoning, and build a solid mental health foundation early in their program.