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Eating Disorder Treatment Plan: Templates & Examples for Clinicians
Eating Disorder Treatment Plan and Note Writing Tips An effective eating disorder treatment plan provides a structured, individualized roadmap for treating complex eating disorders such…
Undiagnosed ADHD in Adults: Signs, Symptoms & Clinical Red Flags
Identifying Undiagnosed ADHD in Adults: A Clinical Reference for Practitioners Many adults live with undiagnosed or untreated ADHD without realizing it. The symptoms can be…
How to Bill for Couples Therapy: CPT Codes 90847 & 90846 Explained
How to Bill for Couples Therapy: CPT Codes 90847 & 90846 Explained Billing for couples therapy can be challenging because insurers have specific rules for…
Clinician Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and How to Overcome It
Understanding Clinician Imposter Syndrome: How Therapists Can Overcome Self-Doubt Imposter syndrome is remarkably common among mental health clinicians and often shows up as perfectionism, comparison,…
Managing Aggressive Clients: De-Escalation Strategies
Managing Violent & Aggressive Behavior in Clients: De-Escalation Strategies for Mental Health Professionals Mental health professionals frequently encounter clients who display aggressive, combative, or potentially…
100+ Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes [Free PDF List]
Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Health Progress Notes Looking for practical therapeutic interventions for progress notes? This guide includes 100+ therapeutic intervention examples, intervention words, and…
Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health
Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health You probably didn’t start a career in mental health because you love charting, but unfortunately, it’s a…
Self-Esteem Worksheets
Self-Esteem Worksheets As a therapist or behavioral healthcare clinician, you may counsel many patients with low self-esteem or self-confidence. Patients with depression or anxiety are…
Legal and Liability Issues in Suicide Care for Clinicians
Suicide Risk: Documentation, Duty to Warn, and Foreseeability Effective suicide risk care requires clinicians to balance patient safety, confidentiality, and their legal responsibilities. This guide…
Assessing & Documenting Suicidal Ideation: Clinician’s Guide
Assessing & Documenting Suicidal Ideation: A Clinician’s Guide Suicidal ideation is the experience of thoughts about ending one’s life, ranging from passive ideation – a…
Mental Health Documentation Best Practices: Guidelines & Cheat Sheet
Mental Health Documentation Best Practices (Guidelines and Cheat Sheet) Mental health documentation is more than record-keeping – it’s the foundation of consistent, compliant, and defensible…
Completing a PRP Intake
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness – and many experience severe symptoms. While…
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline In 2020, a death by suicide occurred every 11 minutes in the United States. In 2021, this average increased by 4%, amounting to 47,646…
How to Transition From Insurance to Private Pay
Therapists and counselors dealing with insurance companies often spend too much time writing notes and completing documentation to file claims and get reimbursed. In a…
Anxiety Assessment & Screening Tools: Scores and Cutoffs
Treatment Strategies Anxiety Assessment Tools: How to Choose, Score, and Document Them Compare the GAD-7, BAI, HAM-A and other anxiety tools – with score ranges,…