As mental health awareness grows and organizations seek to reduce stigma, one historically overlooked group is getting more attention. Recent months have seen a growing number of farmers and other agricultural industry workers seeking help for mental and behavioral health issues. Farming carries mental health risk factors It’s no surprise that agriculture has long been…
Behavioral health and addiction treatment providers know that different therapies help different conditions and populations. The BestNotes blog has been looking at some common therapy approaches used in a behavioral health or addiction treatment practice. What is exposure therapy? Exposure therapy (ET) can be used to help people confront and even overcome their fears. Trying…
It’s no secret that the healthcare industry is undergoing significant changes, and bracing for even more. Many of these changes are led by technology, such as EHRs and artificial intelligence. This new technology often leads to changes in industry and regulatory standards. Ongoing issues, such as rising healthcare costs and the national opioid crisis, are…
What kind of addiction issues is North Carolina dealing with, and how are they addressing it? Here is a roundup of some of the latest addiction news making headlines around the state. Opioid Overdoses Declining in North Carolina For the first time in 5 years, North Carolina is seeing fewer unintentional deaths from opioid overdose.…
There’s no doubt that there are many advantages to electronic health records (EHRs). They can help providers get the most accurate information about patients, securely share health data, improve documentation, reduce medical errors, and improve prescribing. Unfortunately, this handy technology has also seen its share of complaints. For example, EHRs help create enormous volumes of…
Behavioral health and addiction treatment providers know that different therapies help different conditions and populations. The BestNotes blog has been looking at some common therapy approaches used a behavioral health or addiction treatment practice. What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” that focuses on…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of several technologies that has been gaining more attention and greater use in recent years. If you’re a behavioral health or addiction treatment provider, you may have heard a little about AI, but wondered whether it matters to your practice. Let’s take a general look at what AI is, and…
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, creating an estimated $600 billion each year in medical costs and lost productivity. While certain medications can help reduce pain and maintain quality of life, their long-term use comes with significant risks. A growing body of research shows that the right treatment approach can improve patient safety, even for…
As a behavioral health or addiction treatment provider, you know that not all therapy approaches are created equal. Some types of therapy are more effective for certain behavioral health needs or patient populations. Individual providers may have more experience and training in some treatment approaches compared to others. Here on the BestNotes blog, we’ll be…
For behavioral health providers that use electronic health records (EHRs), interoperability is becoming increasingly important. Many behavioral health and addiction treatment patients receive care from different providers. These providers may all use different EHR systems, and yet must all access and understand the patient’s health data. Data also need to be structured and standardized to…