A brief mental health assessment is a relatively quick evaluation conducted by a mental health professional to understand an individual's current mental and emotional well-being. It typically involves a structured conversation or questionnaire to gather essential information.
Interview Length: 45 min -1 hour
Testing Length: 1.0 hour
Collateral: One collateral Interview (or 25 pages of record review)
Diagnostic Letter (includes diagnostic impression)
**Optional Formal Report: It's important to note that regardless of whether you opt for a
full or summarized report, the testing duration remains consistent. The difference lies
in the level of detail provided in the final report.
**Optional Treatment Planning
PRIMARY GOAL:
The primary goal of a brief mental health assessment is to quickly gather enough information to make an initial evaluation of the individual's mental health status. This assessment can help determine the urgency of treatment needs and guide the development of a treatment plan if necessary. It's important to note that a brief assessment is typically just the initial step, and a more comprehensive evaluation may follow if needed to provide a more in-depth understanding of the individual's mental health concerns.
Typically gathered for this information is:
Background Information:
Current Symptoms:
Mental Health History:
Medical History:
Social and Family Context:
Substance Use and Abuse:
Safety Assessment:
Functional Assessment:
Treatment History:
Copyright © 2024 Integrated Psychological Connections - All Rights Reserved.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.