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Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 25, 2018

Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes The mental health SOAP notes you write as a behavioral health professional describe the quality of care…

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Tips for Creating Group Therapy Notes

Top 12 Things to Include in Your Group Therapy Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 25, 2018

How to Create a Group Therapy Note Group therapy provides a unique outlet for participants to interact and gain insight from one another, all under…

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ways exercise can improve mental health

Ways Exercise Can Improve Mental Health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 24, 2018

Anyone can name the many ways exercise can improve physical health, but many aren’t aware that getting physical can also have very beneficial effects on…

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behavioral health ehr software improves patient care

How Electronic Health Records Are Improving Patient Care

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 22, 2018

As ways to integrate technology into healthcare practices are developed and implemented, studies are showing promising outcomes. More medical practices are choosing an EHR as…

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tips for keeping patient records & data secure

Tips for Keeping Patient Records Secure

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 20, 2018

The vital importance of HIPAA compliance, coupled with the risks inherent in modern technology, means any healthcare provider needs to be extremely vigilant in protecting…

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how to take a therapy note

How to Create a Psychotherapy Note

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 18, 2018

Mental health professionals have a lot of details to remember about many different clients. Some therapists might see over 20 clients a week, yet they…

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how to take a psychiatric progress note

How to Create an Effective Psychiatric Progress Note

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 17, 2018

Well-written psychiatric progress notes are vital for tracking patient progress and your clinic’s success. To maximize their effectiveness, many modern clinics are embracing the use…

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Dispelling Myths About Mental Illness

Dispelling 8 Common Myths About Mental Illness

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 15, 2018

Mental illness myths have existed for thousands of years. In the early days, supernatural forces were thought to be the cause of mental health issues. Egyptians,…

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benefits of going paperless for private therapy practice

The Benefits of a Paperless Therapy Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 13, 2018

Is your practice still operating in the increasingly antiquated world of paper documents? If so, you aren’t alone. Behavioral health practices across the country are…

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Ways Mental Illness is Commonly Misrepresented in the Media

Ways Mental Illness Is Commonly Misrepresented in the Media

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 11, 2018

When you think of how mental health issues are commonly portrayed in the media, what are the first images that come to mind? Do you…

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