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Could you tell me what happens when you're assessed for a mental illness?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mental illness Eval: Usually if assessed by a psychiatrist ir is a 45 to 60 min interview analyzing your identifying information, present illness, past illness, medical and allergies, family hx, substance abuse hx, safety issues, developmental hx, education and work hx, mental status exam along with diagnostic and treatment considerations.

Answered 8/14/2013

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