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How to Give Patients Access to Their Mental Health Records
Ever since the U.S. Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and President Bill Clinton signed it into law, health care…
Psychotherapy Notes vs Progress Notes – Key Differences
Psychotherapy Notes vs Progress Notes – What are the Key Differences? Understanding the distinction between psychotherapy notes vs progress notes is crucial for behavioral health…
The 10 Essential Elements of a Therapy Progress Note
The 10 Essential Elements of a Therapy Progress Note Accurate and effective therapy documentation is essential for delivering high-quality care and meeting compliance standards. This…
Biggest Challenges Facing Clinical Psychologists in 2018
Those who have chosen a career in psychology made a smart choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14…
Strategies for Reducing Stress, Anxiety and Burnout in the Workplace
Americans experience a lot of pressure in the workplace. With overwhelming workloads and a fear of layoffs, it is no wonder many workers feel bogged…
Mental Health SOAP Notes: Examples, Tips, & Templates | Updated 2026
Mental Health SOAP Notes: Examples, Templates, and How to Write Them Mental health SOAP notes are a structured documentation method used by therapists, psychiatrists, counselors,…
How to Write a Group Therapy Note: Templates, Tips & Examples
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…