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Mental Health SOAP Notes

Mental Health SOAP Notes: Free Examples and Writing Tips

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 25, 2018

Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes SOAP notes are a widely used framework for organizing clinical documentation in mental health. This blog breaks…

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How to Write a Group Therapy Note: Templates, Tips & Examples

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 25, 2018

How to Write a Group Therapy Note Group therapy notes are essential for documenting client progress, ensuring continuity of care, and supporting insurance reimbursement. Whether…

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Ways Exercise Can Improve Mental Health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 24, 2018

Anyone can name the many ways exercise can improve physical health, but many aren’t aware that getting physical can also have very beneficial effects on…

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How Electronic Health Records Are Improving Patient Care

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 22, 2018

As ways to integrate technology into healthcare practices are developed and implemented, studies are showing promising outcomes. More medical practices are choosing an EHR as…

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Tips for Keeping Patient Records Secure

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 20, 2018

The vital importance of HIPAA compliance, coupled with the risks inherent in modern technology, means any healthcare provider needs to be extremely vigilant in protecting…

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How to Write Efficient and Effective Psychiatric Progress Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 17, 2018

How to Write Psychiatric Progress Notes Efficiently and Effectively Creating high-quality psychiatric progress notes is essential for delivering safe, effective, and compliant mental health care.…

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Dispelling Myths About Mental Illness

Dispelling 8 Common Myths About Mental Illness

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 15, 2018

Mental illness myths have existed for thousands of years. In the early days, supernatural forces were thought to be the cause of mental health issues. Egyptians,…

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The Benefits of a Paperless Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 13, 2018

Is your practice still operating in the increasingly antiquated world of paper documents? If so, you aren’t alone. Behavioral health practices across the country are…

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Ways Mental Illness is Commonly Misrepresented in the Media

Ways Mental Illness Is Commonly Misrepresented in the Media

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 11, 2018

When you think of how mental health issues are commonly portrayed in the media, what are the first images that come to mind? Do you…

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Tips for Improving Psychotherapy Patient Retention

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 9, 2018

Mental health is a serious issue that affects millions of Americans. More than 43 million American adults (18 percent of the adult population) struggle with mental health…

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Eating a healthy diet of nutritious foods can improve your mental health

Best Foods for Mental Health: 10 Foods That Boost Your Mood

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 4, 2018

10 Best Foods for Mental Health and Mood Support What you put on your plate doesn’t just fuel your body – it directly impacts your…

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Tips for Improving Mental Health in Young Adults

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 21, 2018

With the particular stresses that can overpower the lives of teens and young adults, it’s no wonder that mental health issues are prevalent among these…

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How Yoga Can Improve Mental Health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 14, 2018

Modern life, with all its advantages, has also brought with it an upswing in those suffering from a wide range of mental health issues. The…

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How Providers Can Keep Patients Coming Back

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 23, 2018

As healthcare costs continue to be on the front burner of not only the political landscape but people’s monthly budgets as well, patients are taking…

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Why Medical Data Needs to be Protected

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 19, 2018

One of the most pressing issues of our time is that of privacy. The headlines come in many different forms. Sometimes it’s about how much…

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