How Many Patients Should a Psychiatric Provider Have? A Look at What the Evidence Really Shows

How Many Patients Should a Psychiatric Provider Have? A Look at What the Evidence Really Shows: The Online Debate About Panel Size If you spend any time online in mental health groups, you have probably seen debates about how many patients a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner should have on their panel. Some […]
Obtaining Consent Under Illinois HB1806: What Mental Health Providers Need to Know

What HB1806 Actually Says Illinois House Bill 1806, called the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, limits how artificial intelligence can be used in therapy and psychotherapy services. The law prohibits AI from participating in therapeutic communication or making clinical decisions. It allows AI use only for administrative or supplementary support under the supervision […]