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A young woman sits at a desk with a pencil balanced under her nose, gazing upward and appearing distracted while working on a laptop — illustrating signs of undiagnosed ADHD in adults.

Signs of Untreated ADHD in Adults: How to Spot It Early

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 8, 2023

Signs of Untreated ADHD in Adults: What Does Undiagnosed Adult ADHD Look Like? Many adults live with undiagnosed or untreated ADHD without realizing it. The…

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Couples Therapy CPT Code Guide: How to Bill Correctly

By Fatima Davis | July 7, 2023

Couples Therapy CPT Code and Billing Guide Billing for couples therapy can be confusing, especially when it comes to selecting the correct CPT code and…

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Female mental health clinician in a cardigan sitting at her desk, elbows on the table and hand over her mouth, reflecting on her competence and experiencing clinician imposter syndrome.

Clinician Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and How to Overcome It

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 16, 2023

Understanding Clinician Imposter Syndrome: How Therapists Can Overcome Self-Doubt Imposter syndrome is remarkably common among mental health clinicians and often shows up as perfectionism, comparison,…

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How to Address Violent and Aggressive Behavior

Managing Violent and Aggressive Behavior: Strategies for Mental Health Professionals

By Dr. October Boyles | May 12, 2023

Learning about different emotional behaviors and mental health conditions on your path to becoming a therapist certainly makes it easier to help understand and diagnose…

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Mental health therapist using therapeutic interventions during a psychotherapy session for progress note documentation

Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes

By Dr. October Boyles | April 28, 2023

Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Health Progress Notes Need practical guidance for documenting therapeutic interventions in your progress notes? This guide offers clear strategies you can…

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Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health

Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | April 21, 2023

Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health You probably didn’t start a career in mental health because you love charting, but unfortunately, it’s a…

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Self-Esteem Worksheets

Self-Esteem Worksheets

By Dr. October Boyles | April 14, 2023

Self-Esteem Worksheets As a therapist or behavioral healthcare clinician, you may counsel many patients with low self-esteem or self-confidence. Patients with depression or anxiety are…

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A young woman who attempted suicide

Legal and Liability Issues in Suicide Care for Clinicians

By Dr. October Boyles | April 7, 2023

Suicide Risk: Documentation, Duty to Warn, and Foreseeability Effective suicide risk care balances patient safety, confidentiality, and your legal duties. This guide explains how foreseeability…

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Behavioral health clinician talking with a patient in crisis during a suicide risk assessment session

Assessing & Managing Suicidal Ideation in Behavioral Health

By Dr. October Boyles | March 28, 2023

Assessing and Managing Suicidal Ideation in Behavioral Health Practice Behavioral health clinicians face the difficult yet vital task of assessing and documenting suicide risk. This…

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Clinician working in the ICANotes mental health documentation system

Mental Health Documentation Guidelines & Cheat Sheet

By Dr. October Boyles | March 3, 2023

Mental Health Documentation Best Practices: Guidelines & Cheat Sheet In behavioral health and therapy, strong mental health documentation is more than record-keeping – it’s the…

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Completing a PRP Intake

By Dr. October Boyles | February 24, 2023

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness – and many experience severe symptoms. While…

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

By Dr. October Boyles | February 3, 2023

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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mental health professionals discussing how to transition from insurance to private pay plans

How to Transition From Insurance to Private Pay

By Dr. October Boyles | January 27, 2023

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

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools for Clinicians: GAD-7, BAI, & More

By Dr. October Boyles | January 20, 2023

Top Anxiety Assessment Tools Used by Mental Health Professionals Anxiety affects millions of individuals, making accurate assessment essential for diagnosis and treatment planning. Mental health…

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Common Types of Documentation Errors in Healthcare

How to Prevent Documentation Errors in Healthcare

By Dr. October Boyles | January 17, 2023

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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