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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…

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template [Free PDF + Example]

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 20, 2025

The Essential Components of an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Template A structured initial psychiatric evaluation template is essential for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and audit-ready documentation.…

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)…

Best Evidence-Based Supplements for Mental Health (2025–2026)

By Dr. October Boyles | June 12, 2025

Best Evidence-Based Supplements for Depression & Anxiety: A Clinician’s Guide Looking for the best evidence-based supplements for mental health? Research suggests that certain vitamins, minerals,…

Behavioral Health Utilization Review: Checklist, Templates & Tips

By Dr. October Boyles | June 5, 2025

Behavioral Health Utilization Review: Documentation Tips, Checklist & Free Template Learn how to pass a behavioral health utilization review with practical documentation tips, utilization review…

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 Sample & Template | Free Examples

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | May 22, 2025

Mental Health Discharge Summary Sample and Template: What “Good“ Looks Like A mental health discharge summary is a critical clinical document that outlines a client’s…

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: 8 Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinicians

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

Harm Reduction Strategies for Alcohol Use: A Clinician’s Guide Harm reduction strategies for alcohol use help behavioral health clinicians support clients who may not be…