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Local’s Guide to Seattle for AACAP 2018

Enjoy a List of Restaurants, Bars, and Activities Compiled by Seattle Locals The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's 65th Annual Meeting is this week, and out-of-town vendors and AACAP attendees alike might be wondering what there is to…

Heidi AmrineOctober 22, 2018

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Suicide and Mass Media

A Response to Netflix's 13 Reasons Why in the Context of Suicide Awareness and Prevention September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. With the month recently passed, it’s important to carry the conversation about suicide forward in a safe and responsible way.…

Heidi AmrineOctober 10, 2018

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How to Grow Into a Full-Time Career in Behavioral Health Care

How to Grow Into a Full-Time Career in Behavioral Health Care Recently graduated behavioral health professionals learn valuable insights and skills throughout their academic experiences that enable them to provide quality care, but sometimes find themselves under-equipped in matters pertaining…

Heidi AmrineAugust 20, 2018

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Myths & Misconceptions: Schizophrenia

Behavioral Health Matters: Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental health problem that is rife with misconceptions. Some of this can be rightfully attributed to its complexity as a mental health illness, though misrepresentation of the illness in popular culture must also…

Heidi AmrineAugust 1, 2018

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Five Common HIPAA Slip-Ups

What to Do to Prevent HIPAA Slip-Ups The protection and security of patient information is of the highest importance in behavioral health care. A breach in confidentiality can cause immeasurable harm to patients—not to mention result in a fine of…

Heidi AmrineJuly 16, 2018

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Healthcare IT Is Only Important if You Want to Get Paid

Where Practices Lose Time and Resources and How Technology Can Help Managing a private behavioral health practice involves making several important decisions that will determine its margins. Depending on the size of the practice, owners and managers must take certain…

Heidi AmrineJune 18, 2018

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Collaborative Documentation and You

Part 2: Integrating Collaboration in the Clinical Process in 5 Steps Time is a precious resource for any private behavioral health practice. Managing it effectively means smoothing out several interdependent clinical and administrative workflows, with documentation representing a significant part…

Heidi AmrineMay 15, 2018

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Making the Most of Your Digital Presence

Essential Marketing Tips for Private Behavioral Health Practices The primary mission of the behavioral health provider is to deliver high-quality care to patients and clients, but at the end of the day, the continuity of business is what enables practices…

Heidi AmrineMay 7, 2018

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Behavioral Health Matters: Binge Eating Disorder

Characteristics of America's Most Prevalent and Invisible Eating Disorder Although Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a relative newcomer to medically-recognized eating disorders, it is now the most common eating disorder in the United States1. Its recognition is important because before…

Heidi AmrineApril 16, 2018

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Autism Awareness Month 2018

April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) represents a significant challenge for the behavioral healthcare community. Its prevalence has risen at an alarming rate over recent years, with some 1 in 68 children now recognized as being on…

Heidi AmrineApril 12, 2018

How To Get Paid For Measurement-Based Care