# PsychNotes: Clinical Pkt Guide — DSM-5 disorders and treatments

> Pocket guide to DSM-5 disorders, treatments, and psychotropic drugs for clinicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyscape Medpresso Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychnotes-clinical-pkt-guide/id1318647337 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 207 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 148 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychnotes-clinical-pkt-guide/id1318647337/reviews.md

## What is PsychNotes?

"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content.

A Davis’s Notes Title, Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in any practice setting! This handy guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on DSM-5 disorders and treatments, psychotropic drugs, documentation, and patient education. No other resource delivers as much information in a format that’s as easy to read, easy to access the content on your mobile device.

KEY FEATURES
* Coverage of documentation • psychiatric medications, restraints, and seclusion • DSM-5 disorders and treatments • and patient education and care
* Basic behavioral theories at a glance
* Key aspects of psychiatric and crisis interventions
* General mental status assessments and exams, with focused assessments for adult and geriatric populations, including mini-cognitive assessment instrument for dementia and rating scale for Lewy Body diseases
* Essential information on psychotropic drugs
* Client/family education tables, tips, and strategies
* Cultural considerations and assessment tool

NEW TO THIS EDITION
* Addresses important topics such as Telepsychiatry and Teletherapy and more importantly the pandemic and its effect on mental health, both on individuals as well as health care providers.
* Several new psychotropics — for tardive dyskinesia, PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and also a new medication for schizophrenia.
* Crises that deal with Covid and PTSD as well as the military, and geriatrics in a clinical pocket companion.
* Multiaxial assessment, CAGE, self-administered patient health questionnaires 2 and 9, and many other assessment tools
* Clinical pearls throughout to provide practical on-the-spot advice
* UPDATED & REVISED! All content thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated to incorporate the newest knowledge in the field, including new drugs and drug updates.

ISBN 13: 9781719645454

SUBSCRIPTION :

Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates.

Yearly auto-renewing payments- $29.99

Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000

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Author(s): Maxine Papadakis, Stephen McPhee, Michael Rabow, Kenneth McQuaid
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

## Key features

- DSM-5 disorders and treatments
- Psychotropic drug information
- Documentation and patient education
- Telepsychiatry and teletherapy
- Mental status assessments
- Cultural considerations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $29.99 | per year |
| 15% Off-Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $25.49 | per year |
| 20% Off-Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $23.99 | per year |
| 25% Off-Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $22.49 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #192 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychnotes-clinical-pkt-guide/id1318647337/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Incomplete

*2021-11-17*

Not enough information to be useful. Only cursory info on topics. Incomplete tools. Not useful as on the job resource. Requesting a refund

**Developer response:** The content in the app comes directly from the publisher - same as hard cover book.  If you purchased from Apple using your iTunes account you will need to contact them for a refund.  They sell our resources but we do not have access to their sales data.

### 2/5 — Good idea, bad set up

*2020-10-06*

I think it’s a great idea and I love all the information that’s condensed on there. However I only get a third of the material for free and I don’t like having to scroll from left to right to read all of the material if it doesn’t fit on the screen at once.

**Developer response:** We have forwarded your concerns to our Engineering Manager for review.  If you do decide to purchase full content please contact support@skyscape.com for a discount.

### 3/5 — Agree with another user.

*2019-10-14*

Got the free version, thought buying the content would unlock what it appears to be, unable to get a refund through apple. I contacted their support though. This isn’t about it working or not working, it’s about spending $40 on content that I feel was a bit misrepresented. Free version is fine for what it is (and the price)

Update: their customer service is friendly and responsive. It’s actually on Apple, just a heads up.

**Developer response:** We are sorry that you were not happy with the content and not able to get a refund from Apple.  They sell our resources but we do not have access to their sales data.

### 5/5 — A handy guide!

*2019-06-13*

This handy guide delivers quick access to need-to-know information on DSM-5 disorders and treatments, psychotropic drugs, documentation and patient education. Very easy to use app, can be used anywhere, in classroom or clinical setting.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback.

### 2/5 — Wrong purchase

*2019-03-27*

I Purchase this in error and Apple will not allow a refund. Buyer beware. This app does not work as it states and is poorly designed. I added the free trial only to be schemed into thinking the costly version offered more features. 
Shame on Apple for their poor customer service in refunding an app they allow to be sold through their site that scams customers. I will not buy anything else from Apple in the future. Steve Jobs ideal company is dead with him.

**Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that Apple would not provide a refund for your purchase.  If you would like to work with our support team perhaps we can get the app working to your satisfaction.  Please contact our support team at support@skyscape.com

## Frequently asked questions about PsychNotes

### What kind of information does PsychNotes offer?

PsychNotes offers quick access to need-to-know information on DSM-5 disorders and their treatments, psychotropic drugs, documentation guidelines, and patient education strategies. It also includes basic behavioral theories, crisis interventions, and mental status assessments.

### How do I access all the content in the app?

The app is free to download and includes sample content. To unlock all content, an in-app purchase of a yearly auto-renewing subscription is required. This subscription provides access to all content and available updates.

### What are the subscription costs and renewal details?

The yearly auto-renewing subscription costs $29.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed in your device's 'Settings'.

### What new topics are covered in the latest edition?

The latest edition addresses important topics such as Telepsychiatry and Teletherapy, the pandemic's effect on mental health, new psychotropic medications for various conditions, and crises related to Covid and PTSD. It also includes updated assessment tools and clinical pearls.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed in the description, the app is designed for mobile devices and is available through the iTunes App Store, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. Users can check the app store listing for precise compatibility information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.0 — 2025-12-05

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.7.4 — 2025-06-15

- Minor bug fixes
- UIUX enhancements

### 5.5.5 — 2024-10-14

- UIUX enhancements
- Minor bug fixes

### 5.0.10 — 2023-02-14

- Bug Fixes.

### 5.0.6 — 2022-01-05

- Bug fixes.

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