Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnosis or hypnotic suggestion, is a state of greater focus and concentration, almost like a trance. Usually a person experiences hypnosis with the guidance of a specialist who uses verbal cues and mental images. A person under hypnosis may feel relaxed and more open to suggestions. However, this does not mean…
In a previous blog post, we talked about the alarming link between loneliness and a wide range of physical ailments. So how can you work with those behavioral health clients who are struggling with loneliness, to help improve their mental and physical outcomes? First step: Identifying at-risk clients Loneliness can be challenging to treat, especially…
Human beings are social creatures, meant to live in relationships, to one degree or another. Unfortunately, many of us experience loneliness—a sense of discomfort or distress when we want social connection, yet feel alone. Loneliness is not just about the size of a person’s social network. You can know a lot of people—you can even…
From rural mental healthcare to substance abuse treatment programs, there have been several exciting developments for behavioral health in Idaho. Let’s take a look at some of the news circulating in the Gem State. Idaho State Police Launches Addiction Treatment Pilot Idaho State Police (ISP) is launching Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD), a “pre-arrest program”…
If you’re a member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), you may have heard that NATSAP is requiring all its members to be nationally accredited after June 30, 2023. NATSAP originally announced the requirement at its 2020 Annual Conference. With this requirement, NATSAP hopes to improve program safety and effectiveness, build…
There are different kinds of eating disorders, including anorexia, binge eating, and night eating syndrome. There are also different types of disordered sleep, such as insomnia and nightmare disorder. Researchers have found connections between sleep disorders and eating disorders. This is a kind of chicken-and-egg scenario, though. We are not certain which came first. Sleep-specific…
As a behavioral health provider, you know that success can look different for each person. It is not an all-or-nothing approach. Diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and nutrition can have a real impact on our mental health. But many of our beliefs and habits regarding diet can be unhelpful and even…
Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep, or having their sleep disturbed, can have many different affects. Irritability, difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and memory issues are all common side effects of low-quality, insufficient sleep. In a previous blog post, we looked at the connection between insomnia and depression. However, a lack of sleep has also been…
The brain has many different parts that affect both our mental and physical health. Let’s review the human brain and how it influences our thoughts and behavior. Basic Brain Overview Each region of the human brain has particular functions. The three main parts of the brain include the: Cerebrum: Located at the front of the…
BestNotes is proud to partner with NAATP to bring FoRSE to more clients in the addiction treatment industry. NAATP has introduced FoRSE, a system used to aggregate data collected from clients by a diverse set of providers for SUD treatment centers. FoRSE aims to improve addiction treatment. As a technology partner, users of BestNotes can…