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204-23: Perspectives on the Pathophysiology of Psychiatric Disorders

Focus on emerging theories in the conceptualization and pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders and explore 5 theoretical models. Within the biomedical model, primary themes will include inflammatory processes, microbiome imbalance, HPA axis alterations, and circadian rhythm disturbances.

Presenter:  Lyons Hardy, MSN, PMHCNS, PMHNP

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  1 hour 15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the multifactorial nature of psychiatric disorders and symptoms and apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders to clinical practice.

Keywords:  Psychiatric Disorders, Genetics, Epigenetics, HPA Axis, Neurotransmitters, Circadian Rhythm, Microbiome, Inflammation, Stress, Vagus Nerve

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
1.25 pharmacology contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Access to this course will end:  July 31, 2025

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