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Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet + Examples
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 2022
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: Examples & Best Practices
Creating a Depression Treatment Plan: A Practical, Clinically Sound Guide for Mental Health Clinicians A well-constructed depression treatment plan provides more than clinical direction –…
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COVID-19: When Is It OK to Resume In-Person Mental Health Services?
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
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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What to Know About the New E/M Coding Changes for 2022
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
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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Why Electronic Therapy Notes Are Better Than Handwritten Ones
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
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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Top 6 Benefits of EHR Software for Psychologists and Psychiatrists
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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10 Tips for New Counselors and Therapists
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 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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How to Write a Biopsychosocial Assessment
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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Upcoming 21st Century Cures Act Changes
Beginning on April 5, 2021, a federal ruling will necessitate that clinicians allow virtual access for patients to view their notes. These notes are to…
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Case Management Notes: Tips, Examples & Templates
How to Write an Effective Case Management Note (With Examples and Templates) Writing effective case management notes is essential for tracking client progress, coordinating care,…
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