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Opinion: Diagnosing the Legislature: It’s time for an intervention

One common function of mental health professionals is evaluating and assigning specific diagnostic codes to clients. These codes unlock the funds that insurance companies pay for treatment. For example, F 41.1 equates to generalized anxiety disorder; F 33, depression.

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Opinion: Diagnosing the Legislature: It’s time for an intervention

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