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Mental Health Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives: Setting Your Providers and Patients Up for Success in Treatment Planning

Treatment plans are an important part of your behavioral health practice. Done well, they can help set your clients up for better outcomes. One of the most important aspects of the process is setting mental health treatment plan goals and…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 28, 2026
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Concurrent Documentation in Mental Health: Pros, Cons, and Workflow Options

Taking detailed notes is an integral part of providing high-quality care in mental health. Clinical documentation is useful in sharpening the understanding of patient problem areas, tracking the progress of care, creating effective treatment plans, and, depending on the nature…
Heidi Amrine
March 25, 2026
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7 Ideas to Increase Group Therapy Attendance and Reduce No-Shows

All behavioral health clinicians have experienced it: the clock ticks one minute past appointment start time, then two, then ten. Finally, you call it. Your patient isn’t coming today, and you might as well move on to the next task.…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 28, 2026
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EHR Implementation Best Practices

The use of electronic health record (EHR) systems in mental health practices to store, organize, and analyze healthcare data brings many advantages over paper-based record-keeping. Once the EHR implementation process is complete, the software should make practice management easier, clinical…
Andrew Schatzberg
June 15, 2026
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Valant Earns HITRUST i1 Certification: Strengthening Data Security for Behavioral Health Providers

At Valant, our mission has always been clear: to provide technology and services that connect behavioral health patients and providers, when and how they need care, with tools that improve outcomes for all. A core part of our mission is…
Allister Liberato
May 29, 2026
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Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges

Behavioral health professionals often juggle the weight of their clients' emotional needs alongside their own personal struggles. This burden can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and a decline in well-being. Therapists are not immune to personal challenges; balancing work with…
Andrew Schatzberg
May 29, 2026
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CPT Codes for Psychotherapy

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes are essential for mental health professionals to accurately bill for psychotherapy services. These standardized codes ensure proper reimbursement and streamline the billing process for insurance companies and healthcare providers. What are CPT Codes for Psychotherapy?…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 28, 2026
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What Are Psychoeducational Groups?

Psychoeducational groups are structured therapy sessions designed to educate participants about specific mental health conditions, coping strategies, and life skills. These groups combine elements of traditional therapy with educational components, providing a supportive environment for learning and growth. What Happens…
Andrew Schatzberg
July 28, 2026