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Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes

Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 28, 2023

Maintaining organized, legible and thorough mental health progress notes is essential for therapists and other clinicians. These notes act as a guide to monitor your…

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Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health

Most Commonly Used ICD-10 Codes in Behavioral Health

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN 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 Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 14, 2023

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 found to…

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Legal and Liability Issues in Suicide Care

Legal and Liability Issues in Suicide Care

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 7, 2023

Legal and Liability Issues in Suicide Care Delivering quality care and treatment is a priority for behavioral health specialists. If one of your patients admits…

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Suicidal Ideation

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN March 28, 2023

Assessing Suicidal Ideation As a mental health therapist, treating clients with suicidal thoughts can be very intense and distressing, which is why it’s important to…

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Best Practices for Behavioral Health Documentation

Best Practices for Behavioral Health Documentation

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN March 3, 2023

Best Practices for Behavioral Health Documentation Mental health clinicians must complete many different types of behavioral health documentation during their clients’ treatment. From intake to…

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Completing a PRP Intake

Completing a PRP Intake

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN 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 Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN February 3, 2023

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 deaths in total. With this increase,…

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Transition from Insurance to Private Pay

How to Transition From Insurance to Private Pay

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN January 27, 2023

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…

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Anxiety Assessment Tools

Anxiety Assessment Tools

By Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN January 20, 2023

Anxiety Assessment Tools Psychiatrists, counselors, primary care physicians, and many other healthcare professionals use anxiety assessment tools to better understand a patient’s mental state and…

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