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Please tell me what to expect at a mental health assessment?
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A therapist: Will ask you about your problems, get a history of what you are experiencing, family history, and assess what is wrong. See if they feel supportive. Then they will make recommendations for treatment options.
Answered 5/15/2016
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Maybe testing: You may also be asked to complete tests, and questionnaires. It will all depend on the referral question.
Answered 5/15/2016
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When I do a: comprehensive assessment I ask why you came as well as your medications, drug use, caffeine, tobacco & supplement use. Past & family psychiatric history. Safety evaluation. Childhood history. Medical and past surgical history. Information about nutrition & spirituality. Pain. Ask about symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis etc.
Answered 8/11/2014
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