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…
Read More
A mental status exam is an assessment of a patient’s cognitive and behavioral functioning. It’s based on the clinician’s observations and the client’s subjective descriptions.…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
You might feel a little nervous when you think about writing behavioral health notes your clients will read. You know some of your clients may…
Read More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have made significant changes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, which…
Read More
Counselors, psychologists, clinical social workers, and other behavioral health professionals need to take notes when they see clients. Mental health notes, such as assessments and…
Read More
Photographers and cartoonists commonly portray therapists holding a notepad and pen as they sit next to clients. There is some truth to this stereotype —…
Read More
As a school counselor, you provide a range of critical services to students. From academic guidance to emotional support, you help students navigate challenges that…
Read More