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Best EHR for Psychiatrists: 7 Reasons Psychiatrists Choose ICANotes in 2025

By Dr. October Boyles | August 7, 2025

7 Reasons Psychiatrists Trust ICANotes for Streamlined Notes, Prescribing, and Outcomes Measurement Psychiatrists spend up to 35 percent of their day on documentation. A Software Advice reviewer…

Mastering CMS Compliance in Mental Health: What Auditors Really Want to See

By Dr. October Boyles | July 30, 2025

Mastering CMS Compliance in Mental Health: What Auditors Really Want to See CMS compliance is a top concern for behavioral health clinicians navigating the complexities…

Best Mental Health Patient Portal Features in 2025

By Sanjiv Patel | July 24, 2025

Best Mental Health Patient Portal Features in 2025 A secure, user-friendly patient portal is now essential for behavioral health practices-not just to meet client expectations,…

EHR for Small Behavioral Health Practices | 2026 Guide

By Andrew Holderied | July 17, 2025

EHR for Small Behavioral Health Practices: What to Look for in 2026 An EHR for a small behavioral health practice is a cloud-based documentation and…

Money Dysmorphia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

By Dr. October Boyles | July 8, 2025

Money Dysmorphia: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Money dysmorphia is a distorted perception of one’s financial situation that can cause people to feel…

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…