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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%…

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…

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.…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

Mental Health Discharge Summary Template & Example

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | May 22, 2025

Mental Health Discharge Summary Sample: What “Good“ Looks Like A well-written mental health discharge summary is essential for continuity of care, clinical clarity, and audit…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…