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What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

As a clinician, you may use multiple types of modalities to address the needs of different patients. One type of therapy you have likely heard of but may want to learn more about is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT can…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 28, 2023

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ICD-10 2023 Updates

New diagnostic codes related to behavioral health conditions have gone into effect via the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) effective as of October 1, 2022. These updated codes expand upon and specify existing categories of behavioral…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 27, 2023

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What is Value-Based Care? What Does It Mean for Behavioral Health?

You may have heard that “value-based care” is attracting attention in the healthcare world. In fact, some predict that it will help define the future of healthcare. But what, exactly, is this type of care—and how does it apply to…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 18, 2023

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What Is E-Prescribing and How Does it Work?

Technology has allowed mental health providers to move many tasks online. Just as scheduling, clinical notes, and entire therapy sessions can happen digitally, so too can the prescription process. E-prescribing refers to the process of submitting prescription orders to pharmacies…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 15, 2023

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Free Therapy Notes Template

Mental health therapy notes are an important part of every behavioral health practice. They help you build a cohesive picture of each patient, to remember important details, and to recommend strategies and treatments and plan for your patient’s future. Therapy…

Andrew SchatzbergJanuary 11, 2023

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Therapy notes, progress notes, clinical notes—you may have heard these terms thrown around interchangeably. What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 20, 2022

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Gen Z’s Demands for Mental Health Care – Understanding the New Generation

Mental health challenges are increasing across generations, but Gen Z is particularly vulnerable. While this generation has access to digital tools and services that allow them to connect with others and seek help, they still encounter barriers that prevent a…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 10, 2022

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Best Practices for Matching New Patients with Your Therapists

Best Practices for Matching New Patients with Your Therapists Virtual healthcare and online therapist databases have made it easier than ever to find mental health providers. But if you’re an individual seeking therapy, or the manager of a multi-provider practice…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 5, 2022

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Understanding the New 988 Hotline – What It Means for Your Practice and Behavioral Health as a Whole

A recent federal law called the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 requires that the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline be made available via dialing or texting a 3-digit number (988), in addition to the prior 10-digit number (800-273-TALK). The…

Andrew SchatzbergDecember 1, 2022

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Streamline Mental Health Intake by Choosing the Right Patient Portal

You want a steady inflow of new patients to your behavioral health practice. It keeps your business thriving. Yet every new mental health intake requires more administrative work: time spent gathering patient data, setting up a new account and/or EHR…

Andrew SchatzbergNovember 29, 2022

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