Key considerations for growing behavioral health practices As private behavioral health practices grow over time, they will eventually find themselves evaluating more robust technology solutions that can support their expanding case volumes. One of the most daunting aspects of taking on a new technology solution as a health care provider is the question of migrating…
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5 tips for creating the best business cards for your private behavioral health practice Although modern technology has changed and enhanced the many ways in which we conduct business, some things have remained the same. For example, nothing else can give a first impression of the practice quite as personally, creatively, and effectively as a…
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Essential strategies for creating work-life balance as a therapist Therapists are in the business of compassion. Many are naturally inclined toward high sensitivity to others, even outside the context of work. Overextending one’s sympathy can contribute to burnout or compassion fatigue, which is why it is so important as a therapist to be able to…
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Is it winter blues, or time to see a professional? The middle of winter can be a trying time. It’s common to experience some strange emotional dynamics on account of the shorter solar cycle, particularly for people that work full-time indoors. Often times one may observe a lapse in motivation or energy. As easy as…
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Considerations for creating an effective behavioral health business plan To compare a private behavioral health practice to a retail store might seem like an awkward juxtaposition to some. After all, a retail consumer and a client suffering from mental illness have two distinct sets of needs that have little in common. But at the end…
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Five organizations that are definitely worth your attention The behavioral health industry continues to make strides thanks in no small part to the many organizations and professionals that work within it. Progress is the result of dedication to care, research, and advocacy, demonstrated quite often by nonprofit and charitable organizations across the United States. In…
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Characteristics, similarities, and unique diagnostic challenges Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. While these symptoms usually result in impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining personal relationships with others, they also, in many ways, resemble symptoms of other behavioral health problems, presenting a unique challenge for care…
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A list of restaurants, bars, and activities compiled by Seattle natives 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 do in Seattle. There are of course the most typical destinations for sight-seeing, such as the…
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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. Popular shows, such as Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, have sparked interest in the topic,…
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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 to business and marketing. As a result, many providers begin their careers with considerable gaps…
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