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Guides for understanding scores, interpreting results, and using assessments in practice.
Adolescent mental health screening in pediatrics: a practical guide
USPSTF recommends routine depression and anxiety screening for adolescents. Here's how to implement effective screening in pediatric and primary care settings.
BAI vs GAD-7: which anxiety assessment should providers use?
The Beck Anxiety Inventory and GAD-7 both measure anxiety but emphasize different symptoms. Here's how to choose the right tool for your clinical context.
Geriatric depression screening: GDS-15 vs PHQ-9 for older adults
Depression in older adults presents differently and is often missed. Here's how to choose between GDS-15 and PHQ-9 for geriatric screening in your practice.
Implementing the Collaborative Care Model in your practice
The Collaborative Care Model improves depression and anxiety outcomes while generating revenue through dedicated billing codes. Here's what implementation actually looks like.
Integrating substance use screening in primary care: the SBIRT model
Substance use screening identifies risky use before it becomes a disorder. Here's how to implement SBIRT and choose between AUDIT, DAST, CAGE, and newer multi-substance tools.
Training your staff on mental health assessment administration
Consistent, high-quality assessment depends on properly trained staff. Here's how to train your team on administering, scoring, and responding to mental health screening tools.
5 ways to save time administering mental health assessments
Assessment administration shouldn't consume your clinical day. These strategies can cut your workload dramatically while improving data quality.
Audit trails for mental health practices: what you need to know
HIPAA requires you to track who accesses patient data, when, and why. Here's what audit trails actually mean for your practice and how to implement them.
How to automate patient mental health screenings
Manual screening wastes time and creates errors. Here's how to automate depression and anxiety screenings so patients complete them before appointments.
How automated survey scheduling improves patient outcomes
Measuring patient progress isn't optional anymore—it's required and proven effective. Automated scheduling makes measurement-based care sustainable and improves treatment results.