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7 Tips for Therapists Going on Vacation This Summer

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 12, 2021

7 Tips for Clinicians Going on Vacation This Summer Mental health professionals need vacations for self-care and burnout prevention, just like their clients. This article…

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Using a mental health clearinghouse for medical billing

Best Clearinghouse for Medical Billing (Behavioral Health)

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 13, 2021

How to Choose a Mental Health Clearinghouse (That Actually Fits) Choosing the best clearinghouse for medical billing isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially in behavioral health. The right…

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Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet

Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet + Examples

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 31, 2021

Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet + Examples and Templates Accurate mental status exams (MSEs) are a core part of clinical documentation. This guide gives you…

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Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2021

Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2022

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 15, 2021

Whether you’re a psychiatrist, clinical social worker, psychologist or counselor, a career in behavioral health can be challenging but rewarding. You need to have excellent…

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Creating a Depression Treatment Plan

Creating a Depression Treatment Plan

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 3, 2021

Creating a Depression Treatment Plan As a behavioral health professional, it’s crucial to know how to create a depression treatment plan that shows insurance companies…

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COVID-19: When is it okay to resume in-person mental health services

COVID-19: When Is It OK to Resume In-Person Mental Health Services?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 29, 2021

For many Americans, maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy. According to a June 2020 survey, 40% of U.S. adults claimed they…

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Why You Should Share Behavioral Health Notes with Patients

Why You Should Share Behavioral Health Notes With Patients

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 21, 2021

Sharing Behavioral Health Notes with Patients You might feel a little nervous when you think about writing behavioral health notes your clients will read. You…

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2021 EM Coding Changes

What to Know About the New E/M Coding Changes for 2022

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 15, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have made significant changes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, which…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Mental Health Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 12, 2021

Beginners Guide to Mental Health Notes Keeping clear, consistent mental health notes is critical for both client care and insurance compliance. Whether you’re a new…

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Therapist creating a handwritten progress note while in session

Why Electronic Therapy Notes Are Better Than Handwritten Ones

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 6, 2021

Why Electronic Therapy Notes Are Better Than Handwritten Ones While handwritten notes have long been associated with therapy sessions, clinging to pen and paper may…

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8 Tips for Virtual School Counseling

8 Tips for Virtual School Counseling

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 31, 2020

As a school counselor, you provide a range of critical services to students. From academic guidance to emotional support, you help students navigate challenges that…

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Benefits of EHR Software for Psychologists and Psychiatrists

Top 6 Benefits of EHR Software for Psychologists and Psychiatrists

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 21, 2020

Electronic health record (EHR) software is commonly utilized in doctor’s offices and hospitals across the United States, and it’s becoming more of a necessity. According…

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Tips for New Counselors and Therapists

10 Tips for New Counselors and Therapists

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | December 9, 2020

If you’ve recently entered the behavioral health field or opened a private practice, you may be looking for advice. Starting something new can feel intimidating,…

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How Crisis Intervention Teams Aid Law Enforcement

How Crisis Intervention Teams Aid Law Enforcement

By Dr. October Boyles | December 2, 2020

  How a Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team Aids Law Enforcement A mental health crisis can affect any person or any family. The American Psychological…

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Clinician completing a biopsychosocial assessment in the ICANotes EHR platform on a desktop computer in a modern office setting.

How to Write a Biopsychosocial Assessment

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | November 24, 2020

How to Write a Biopsychosocial Assessment + Examples and Templates A biopsychosocial assessment is a tool clinicians use to understand how a client’s physical health,…

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