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How Much Time Are You Spending Writing Mental Health Notes?

How Much Time Are You Spending Writing Mental Health Notes?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | September 2, 2021

Due to back-to-back appointments where healthcare professionals are trying to play catch-up, writing mental health notes has become a challenge. Because most professional ethic codes,…

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How Confident Are You in Your Notes?

How Confident Are You in Your Notes?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | August 25, 2021

Mental health professionals often deal with sensitive topics, and your note writing will likely reflect that. The sensitive nature of progress notes sometimes makes sharing…

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SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid

SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | August 23, 2021

SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid Writing concise mental health notes can be challenging, which is why many healthcare providers use templates like SOAP. SOAP notes…

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BIRP Notes Guide for Mental Health Professionals

BIRP Notes Guide for Mental Health Professionals

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | August 18, 2021

As a mental or behavioral health professional, you understand how much work goes into writing good notes. Thorough yet concise notes can be challenging to…

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PIRP vs. GIRP vs. BIRP Notes

PIRP vs. GIRP vs. BIRP Notes

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | July 30, 2021

As a behavioral health clinician, you’re always writing notes during and following sessions. Whether a patient is dealing with depression, anxiety, a substance use disorder…

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Creating a Mental Health Crisis System

Creating a Mental Health Crisis System

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | July 20, 2021

Mental health is a considerable issue for millions of Americans, many of whom struggle to find the support they need. In 2019 alone, 20.6% of…

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The Importance of Support and Training Resources when Choosing an EHR Provider

The Importance of Support and Training Resources When Choosing an EHR Provider

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | June 30, 2021

Have you decided to implement new electronic health record (EHR) software in your behavioral and mental health practice? An EHR can help your practice stay…

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Mental Health Billing Tips for 2021

Mental Health Billing Tips for 2022

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | May 21, 2021

When you provide mental health care to your clients, your goal is to give the best treatment possible. You also want insurance companies to reimburse…

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Top 7 Tips for Clinicians Going on Vacation This Summer

7 Tips for Clinicians Going on Vacation This Summer

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | May 12, 2021

You need a vacation. That might be advice you commonly give clients who come to see you due to high stress levels, burnout or anxiety.…

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Creating Mental Health Treatment Plans for Addiction

Creating Mental Health Treatment Plans For Addiction

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | April 21, 2021

A mental health treatment plan is like a roadmap – it identifies the intended destination and establishes the best route to get there. When working…

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How to Choose a Clearinghouse

How to Choose a Clearinghouse

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | April 13, 2021

As a mental and behavioral healthcare provider, you want to give your patients the best care and treatment possible. You also want to ensure your…

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Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet

Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | March 31, 2021

Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet Download our free mental health status exam cheat sheet as a handy reference when performing a mental status exam. A…

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Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2021

Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2022

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | March 15, 2021

Whether you’re a psychiatrist, clinical social worker, psychologist or counselor, a career in behavioral health can be challenging but rewarding. You need to have excellent…

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Creating a Depression Treatment Plan

Creating a Depression Treatment Plan

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | March 3, 2021

Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder and one of the primary causes of disability. A growing number of Americans face depression every day. According…

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COVID-19: When is it okay to resume in-person mental health services

COVID-19: When Is It OK to Resume In-Person Mental Health Services?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN | January 29, 2021

For many Americans, maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy. According to a June 2020 survey, 40% of U.S. adults claimed they…

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