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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline In 2020, a death by suicide occurred every 11 minutes in the United States. In 2021, this average increased by 4%, amounting to 47,646…
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How to Transition From Insurance to Private Pay
Therapists and counselors dealing with insurance companies often spend too much time writing notes and completing documentation to file claims and get reimbursed. In a…
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Anxiety Assessment Tools
Anxiety Assessment Tools Psychiatrists, counselors, primary care physicians, and many other healthcare professionals use anxiety assessment tools to better understand a patient’s mental state and…
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How to Prevent Documentation Errors in Healthcare
For better or worse, documentation is a significant part of every clinical workflow. When done right, providers stay on the same page and get a…
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Grief Treatment Plans
Grief Treatment Plans Grief is a universal experience. Within each of our lifetimes, we will experience losses that trigger grief to varying degrees, impacted by…
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The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State
The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State About 17% of youth in the United States had a mental health disorder in 2016, but…
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Depression Assessment Tools
Depression Assessment Tools One of the most crucial components of evidence-based practice is making careful, accurate assessments and diagnoses. No matter what behavioral health disorder…
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Interventions for Anxiety: Tools for Clinicians
Interventions for Anxiety As the most common mental health disorder in the U.S., anxiety affects nearly a fifth of the population every year. Consequently, interventions for anxiety…
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ICD-11 Updates for 2022
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) has been the foundation for medical coding, clinical workflows and research across the world, but the current version is about 30…
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How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services
Deciding how much therapy costs can be challenging for even the most seasoned therapists. Counseling is a unique field. The value of your services is…
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Conducting a Successful Therapy Intake With Your Clients
Conducting a Successful Therapy Intake with Your Clients One of the most important interactions you have with clients is during your therapy intake interview. During…
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Therapist Shame and Documentation: How the Shame Spiral Keeps You Behind on Notes and Hating Documentation
Therapist Shame and Documentation Let me start by saying this. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in regard to your documentation. Truly. Even if you…
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Top 8 Things to Include in Your Substance Abuse Notes
Top Things to Include in Your Substance Abuse Notes Substance abuse notes are a key component of offering addiction treatment services to your clients. These…
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How to Write DAP Notes
How to Write DAP Notes In behavioral health, you’ll find many different types of progress note formats. One popular approach uses the data, assessment, and…
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CPT Code 96127: Guide to Mental Health Screening Reimbursement
What is CPT Code 96127 and How Does it Affect Your Income? Brief mental health assessments are a great way for behavioral health professionals to…
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