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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
November 7, 2024
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Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Rule: Implications for Behavioral Health Practices

The Biden administration announced a finalized Mental Health Parity Rule on September 9, 2024, bringing significant changes to how insurers cover mental health care. The new rule, intended to update and expand the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 7, 2024
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DSM-5 Text Revisions: What Changed, and What Does That Mean for Mental Health Providers?

(Updated 11/6/2024) In March of 2022, the American Psychological Association (APA) released changes to its diagnostic manual, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. These text revisions updated the DSM-5 to include new diagnoses, clarifying language for…
Andrew Schatzberg
November 6, 2024
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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
October 23, 2024
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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
October 23, 2024
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ICD-10 Code for PTSD (F43.10)

The ICD-10 code for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is F43.10. This code falls under the category of anxiety disorders and is used for diagnosing and coding this mental health condition in medical records. It's essential for mental health professionals and…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 30, 2024
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Should You Use Wiley Treatment Planners?

Effective treatment planning is essential for providing high-quality behavioral health care and achieving positive outcomes. As practitioners seek ways to enhance their clinical practices, digital tools such as Wiley Treatment Planners have gained popularity. These comprehensive, evidence-based resources help behavioral…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 10, 2024
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Tips for Using Online Platforms to Market Your Behavioral Health Business

Managing a behavioral health practice involves more than providing excellent client care—it also requires strategic business management, including effective marketing. In the field of behavioral health, marketing is about helping people find the support they need. With more people going…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 7, 2024
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How to Maximize Your Reimbursement for Group Therapy Sessions

Group therapy is a powerful treatment modality for many patients and can be cost-effective for practitioners. But for many therapists, maximizing reimbursement for these sessions is challenging. Group therapy involves unique documentation and coding practices that can significantly impact your…
Andrew Schatzberg
September 6, 2024