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Eating Disorder Treatment Plan: Templates & Examples for Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 25, 2023

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

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 8, 2023

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…

Couples Therapy CPT Code Guide: How to Bill Correctly

By Fatima Davis | July 7, 2023

Couples Therapy CPT Code and Billing Guide Billing for couples therapy can be confusing, especially when it comes to selecting the correct CPT code and…

Clinician Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and How to Overcome It

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 16, 2023

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

By Dr. October Boyles | May 12, 2023

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…

Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 28, 2023

Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Health Progress Notes Need practical guidance for documenting therapeutic interventions in your progress notes? This guide offers clear strategies you can…

Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | April 21, 2023

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

By Dr. October Boyles | April 14, 2023

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

By Dr. October Boyles | April 7, 2023

Suicide Risk: Documentation, Duty to Warn, and Foreseeability Effective suicide risk care balances patient safety, confidentiality, and your legal duties. This guide explains how foreseeability…

Assessing & Managing Suicidal Ideation in Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | March 28, 2023

Assessing and Managing Suicidal Ideation in Behavioral Health Practice Behavioral health clinicians face the difficult yet vital task of assessing and documenting suicide risk. This…

Mental Health Documentation Best Practices: Guidelines & Cheat Sheet

By Dr. October Boyles | March 3, 2023

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

By Dr. October Boyles | February 24, 2023

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

By Dr. October Boyles | February 3, 2023

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

By Dr. October Boyles | January 27, 2023

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…

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools for Clinicians: GAD-7, BAI, & More

By Dr. October Boyles | January 20, 2023

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools Used by Mental Health Professionals Anxiety affects millions of individuals, making accurate assessment essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Mental health…