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Guides for mental health professionals

Honest comparisons and practical guides for therapists evaluating AI clinical documentation tools.

July 20, 2026

Is It Legal to Record Therapy Sessions? A Consent Guide (2026)

What the law says about recording therapy sessions in the US, UK, and India — plus what informed consent actually requires, and a sample consent script for therapists.

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July 16, 2026

How to Write Therapy Notes Faster (5 Documentation Hacks)

Five practical ways therapists can cut documentation time without sacrificing clinical quality — from picking a single format to AI-generated drafts.

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July 13, 2026

How to Write Therapy Progress Notes: A Complete Guide (2026)

Learn how to write efficient, clinical, and HIPAA-compliant therapy progress notes. We compare SOAP, DAP, and BIRP formats, and cover best practices for documentation.

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July 9, 2026

SOAP Note Example & Template for Therapists (+ DAP, BIRP)

Real annotated examples of SOAP, DAP, and BIRP therapy notes with copy-paste templates. Understand which format fits your setting and how to write faster.

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July 2, 2026

Best AI Note Takers for Therapists (2026)

MyKaya, Mentalyc, Upheal, Carepatron, Fathom & Granola compared for therapists (2026) — bot-free recording, clinical note formats, screener tracking, and compliance explained.

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June 24, 2026

Best AI Note Takers for Therapists in India (2026)

MyKaya, Zensible, RxNote, Mentalyc, Upheal & Carepatron compared for therapists in India (2026) — bot-free recording, Indic languages, standardized clinical screeners.

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