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The Psychology Behind Money Dysmorphia: When Self-Worth Gets Tied to Net Worth

By Dr. October Boyles | July 8, 2025

The Psychology Behind Money Dysmorphia: When Self-Worth Gets Tied to Net Worth Money dysmorphia is a distorted relationship with one’s financial status that affects 29%…

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The Power of Built-In Mental Health Forms

By Dr. October Boyles | June 27, 2025

The Power of Built-In Mental Health Forms: How ICANotes, a Behavioral Health EHR, Saves Providers Time This practice management guide reveals how ICANotes, a behavioral…

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The Essential Components of an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template

By Dr. October Boyles | June 20, 2025

The Essential Components of an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template Writing a thorough initial psychiatric evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical continuity.…

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EHR Cost: What Mental Health Providers Can Expect to Pay in 2025

By Andrew Holderied | June 18, 2025

EHR Cost: What Mental Health Providers Can Expect to Pay in 2025 If you’re a mental health provider, choosing the right electronic health record (EHR)…

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Top Evidence-Based Supplements for Mental Health

By Dr. October Boyles | June 12, 2025

Top Evidence-Based Supplements for Mental Health: Adjunctive Nutraceutical and Lifestyle Interventions This evidence-based guide explores top adjunctive supplements and lifestyle interventions for enhancing mental health…

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Clinical Documentation Tips for Passing a Behavioral Health Utilization Review

By Dr. October Boyles | June 5, 2025

Clinical Documentation Tips for Passing a Behavioral Health Utilization Review Behavioral health utilization reviews can disrupt care and reimbursement if your documentation doesn’t hold up…

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Navigating Boundaries and Building Trust: Working with Clients with BPD

By Dr. October Boyles | May 27, 2025

Navigating Boundaries and Building Trust: Clinical Strategies for Working with Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder This blog post explores evidence-based strategies for addressing BPD and…

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Mental Health Discharge Summary Sample: What “Good” Looks Like

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | May 22, 2025

Mental Health Discharge Summary Sample: What “Good“ Looks Like In this post, we’ll walk through a realistic mental health discharge summary sample, break down the…

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Why Narrative Behavioral Health Progress Notes Matter

By Dr. October Boyles | May 9, 2025

Why Narrative Behavioral Health Progress Notes Matter: How ICANotes Makes Charting Effortless and Accurate In a digital world filled with checkbox templates and time-consuming clinical…

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Informed Consent and AI in Healthcare: Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Providers

By Dr. October Boyles | May 5, 2025

Informed Consent and AI in Healthcare: Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Providers The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare, particularly behavioral health, is transforming…

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Anxiety and Substance Use: Breaking the Cycle

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | April 30, 2025

Anxiety and Substance Use: Breaking the Cycle Anxiety and substance use frequently occur together, creating a complex and often self-perpetuating cycle that can be difficult…

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Utilizing Practice Management Tools to Streamline Your Mental Health Documentation Workflow

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | April 23, 2025

Utilizing Practice Management Tools to Streamline Your Mental Health Documentation Workflow Confidentiality is essential for building trust between therapists and clients, but there are times…

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Grief During Pregnancy: Supporting Maternal Mental Health After Perinatal Loss

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | April 17, 2025

Grief During Pregnancy: Supporting Maternal Mental Health After Perinatal Loss Pregnancy after loss brings a unique and often unspoken form of grief that can significantly…

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Exploring the Real Connections Between Trauma, Addiction and Loss

By Diane Bigler LCSW, LSCSW | April 9, 2025

Exploring the Real Connections Between Trauma and Addiction and Loss Explore the complex relationship between trauma, addiction, and loss-how they intertwine, reinforce each other, and…

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Harm Reduction and Alcohol: A Practical Approach for Behavioral Health Clinicians

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | March 31, 2025

Harm Reduction and Alcohol: A Practical Approach for Behavioral Health Clinicians April is Alcohol Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for behavioral health clinicians…

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