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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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Top Anxiety Assessment Tools for Clinicians: GAD-7, BAI, & More
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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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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Comprehensive Grief Treatment Plans for Therapists
Developing Effective Grief Treatment Plans: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals This comprehensive guide to grief treatment plans offers mental health clinicians a structured approach…
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The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State
The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State Many young people avoid mental health treatment when parental consent is required, but most states…
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Top Depression Assessment Tools: Compare PHQ‑9, BDI, DASS‑21 & More
Best Depression Assessment Tools: A Clinician’s Guide to Screening and Monitoring Accurate identification and tracking of depressive symptoms are essential in behavioral health care. Depression…
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Top Interventions for Anxiety: Tools and Techniques for Clinicians
Effective Interventions for Anxiety: A Clinician’s Guide This comprehensive guide outlines the most effective interventions for anxiety, including CBT, exposure therapy, mindfulness, and lifestyle strategies.…
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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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Effective Therapy Intake for Mental Health and Psychiatry Providers
Effective Therapy Intake: A Guide to Successful Mental Health, Counseling & Psychiatry Intake The therapy intake session sets the tone for your entire clinical relationship.…
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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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Substance Abuse Notes: Real Progress Note Examples for Addiction Counselors
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: A Practical Guide for Clinicians This guide breaks down the Data-Assessment-Plan (DAP) clinical note format and shows exactly what to…
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CPT Code 96127: Billing Guide for Mental Health Reimbursement (2025)
CPT Code 96127: Billing, Documentation & Reimbursement Guide for Mental Health (2025) CPT code 96127 is a brief behavioral/emotional assessment code used when you administer…
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