Yes, there is a HIPAA compliant mental health software available. You can find them at www.CompulinkAdvantage.com or www.pma2000.com
There are a few software companies that have billing programs specifically for mental health facilities. Theraquick, 1st Providers choice, and NetSmart all have integrated software for practice management systems with information available online.
There are many different types of software available that are intended for personal use. Many of these software programs help you track eating habits, exercise habits, meditation and other information. There is even software available for women to chart their monthly menstrual cycles and track ovulation. With that in mind, there’s also something else that is helpful - mental health software, that is actually dedicated to those with certain disorders or habits. What these software programs do is help people to control their symptoms and to track their daily habits. This can be helpful for those who are working closely with a psychiatrist or therapist to overcome eating disorders, depression or even anger issues. Many mental health software programs also include a diary area, this can help uses to record personal thoughts and feelings on a daily basis. These software programs are all about managing and overcoming disorders and illnesses by helping increasing someone’s personal accountability. Mental health software is also now available to mental health professionals. This type of software is meant to help a professional track a patient’s progress each time the therapist or psychiatrist meets with them. Many different types are available, from those meant for specific illnesses and disorders, to those that are easily customizable for any type of mental health issues. There are many basic software programs available that are more like calendars or day planners, with places for notes. These are especially great for the mental health professional who wants to keep track of his or her patients, appointments and other information. Some of these programs are not specifically mental health software, but can easily be customized for whatever is needed by a patient or a professional. To find good mental health software, visit a good computer software or bookstore. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they often can order it or tell you where to find it. Another good resource for mental health software and planner software is through online websites. Many times you can even find these software programs on online auction websites for a fraction of actual retail cost.
Netsmart Technologies provides software for financial, clinical and management aspects in a mental health business. The Netsmart Technologies website has product demos and web seminars.
There are many resources available in Ohio. The Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association and the Ohio Department of Mental Health are two of the largest organizations.
It effecs people both mental and physical health.
While there are many careers available in the mental health field, not all pertain to researching disabilities. A psychologist, who is someone who diagnoses illnesses, must stay current on developments of mental health diseases; including how to diagnose and how they are changing.
The Alberta Community Mental Health Clinic is catered to people with mental illness. Patients there will get support, psychiatric treatment and help with resources such as housing and employment.
The 'Mental Health America' website has much information regarding mental health services including how to find treatment and what is available. In the UK one can find similar information on the NHS website.
Record of mental health are completely confidential, and can only be released to the hospital if something happens to you like a heart attack perhaps, the doctors need to know your mental health problems as well as physical health to care for you. Other then that, they should NOT be released to the public.
Your medical records are private. Any time you "get into a scrape with the law" it is a matter of public record.
Some private insurances do cover mental health. It is best to make sure these options are available when you choose your insurance if you think you may ever need them.
These are services usually available to people throughout Europe, North America and other developed countries. They are like clinics or doctor offices, but involve mental health. If a person/family is having a problem with mental health or social interactions, it is wise to seek out help from a mental health center that can often refer you to other places for help.