Which sort of questions will a psychiatrist ask me?

Interview: A comprehensive psyche evaluation usually includes vital signs, interview & any necessary labs. The psychiatrist may palpate the thyroid gland or do a neurological examination. Some psychiatric evaluations will not include a physical examination. The interview will touch on what brought you in, past psychiatric hx, family hx, social hx to include substance use, as well as screening questions.

Psychiatry Intake ?s: In a psychiatric intake, you will be asked to describe emotional, cognitive, physical, and functioning difficulties you are having and have had. Other ?'s: past & current med/therapy treatments, harm to self/others, recent life events, drugs/etoh use, hospitalizations, physical illnesses, drug allergies, medications, family history of any illnesses, and your life experiences & exposures.

Typical questions: This evaluation is comprehensive but medical in nature. Pscyh. asks physical, behavioral, & cognitive hx., order blood tests or other medical exams, evaluate your mood, your realtity testing (by observation & interview) your mood, & mental status etc. After the interview, the pscyh. will arrive at a dx. & may recommend mediciines to help the problem. Some psych. provide talk therapy.