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Articles on clinical documentation, AI privacy, and mental health practice.

The AI Productivity Paradox Does Not Apply to Clinical Documentation — Here Is Why

February 20, 2026 · 9 min read

Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI has had no impact on productivity. But clinical documentation is the counter-example — and the numbers tell a very different story.

Therapist Burnout Is Not a Personal Failing: What Actually Causes It and What Helps

February 18, 2026 · 11 min read

Burnout among mental health professionals is a structural problem, not a personal one. Here is what the research says about its real causes and the strategies that actually work.

How to Write SMART Goals for Therapy Treatment Plans (With Examples)

February 17, 2026 · 11 min read

SMART goals are the standard for treatment planning — but writing them well is harder than it looks. Practical guide with examples across CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and solution-focused modalities.

What "HIPAA Compliant" Actually Means When an AI Vendor Says It

February 14, 2026 · 10 min read

There is no HIPAA certification. No badge, no registry, no seal of approval. Here is what the law actually requires and what to ask before trusting any AI tool with clinical data.

CBT vs DBT vs ACT: Which Evidence-Based Therapy Is Right for Your Client?

February 11, 2026 · 10 min read

A practical comparison of CBT, DBT, and ACT for working clinicians — when to use each modality, where each one excels, and how to choose the right fit.

From Filing Cabinets to Encrypted Enclaves: How Clinical Security Got So Complicated

February 8, 2026 · 9 min read

Clinical security used to mean a locked drawer and professional discretion. Now it requires half an IT degree. Here is how we got here and what therapists can do about it.

Document Chaining: How One Input Becomes Your Entire Clinical Record

February 5, 2026 · 8 min read

How AI makes it practical to connect your intake, treatment plan, progress notes, and discharge summary into one coherent clinical record.

What Makes a Good Clinical Note? A Guide for Early-Career Therapists

February 2, 2026 · 8 min read

A practical guide to the elements that separate useful clinical notes from ones that create risk, waste time, or say nothing at all.

SOAP Notes vs BIRP Notes vs DAP Notes: Which Format Is Right for Your Practice?

January 30, 2026 · 8 min read

A practical comparison of the three most common therapy note formats to help you choose the right one for your practice.

Why Therapists Lose Sleep Over Clinical Documentation (And How AI Can Help)

January 27, 2026 · 7 min read

The documentation burden is real. Here is what the research says, what actually works, and where AI fits in.

Researchers Just Broke Partial TEE Architectures Used to Protect AI Models. Here Is What That Means for Confidential AI.

January 24, 2026 · 9 min read

A Rutgers University paper demonstrates that partial TEE architectures are fundamentally broken. Here is why full TEE systems like NEAR AI's are unaffected.

A Federal Judge Just Ruled That AI Conversations Are Not Privileged. Here Is Why Every Therapist Should Pay Attention.

January 21, 2026 · 10 min read

A US federal court ruled that AI-generated documents have no legal privilege protection. The implications for therapists using AI for clinical notes are immediate.