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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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Psychiatric Nursing Notes: Examples & Best Practices

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 16, 2018

Psychiatric Nursing Notes: What to Include, Examples, and Best Practices Psychiatric nursing notes are a critical component of mental health documentation, supporting continuity of care,…