Ann Dypiangco, LCSW, Author at Mentalyc

How to Write a Biopsychosocial Assessment (With Template) – Mentalyc

You're not alone if you're a therapist who feels utterly lost when writing a new client's biopsychosocial (BPS) assessment. Writing this report is more time-consuming and arguably more emotionally intimidating…

Efficiently Documenting Symptoms & Diagnosis: Steps, Benefits, & Tips for Therapists

As a therapist, your primary focus is to provide adequate care, maintain a strong therapeutic bond, and emotionally support your patients through their difficulties. Chances are, you are a people…

What are Family Therapy Notes & How to Write Them?

Family therapists are the superheroes of the therapeutic world. They therapeutically join with multiple people in a room, many of whom are at odds with each other, while facilitating complex…

Difference in Note-taking Among Mental Health Professionals

Mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors receive different training in their unique approaches to providing mental health care. However,…

Conducting a Comprehensive Mental Status Exam: Tips and Techniques

The mental status examination (MSE) is a crucial tool used by mental health professionals to assess a patient's current psychological state. It's a structured evaluation that goes beyond just symptoms…

Discharge (Termination) Notes: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Clients

Therapists don’t stop caring about their clients when services end. We continue to hold them in our hearts, root for them from afar, and want to provide the best possible…