Dundalk MD Mental Health Clinic

A mental health assessment is a structured process used by mental health professionals to evaluate a person's emotional, psychological, and behavioral functioning. The goal is to understand a person’s mental health status, identify any mental health conditions or disorders, and guide appropriate treatment planning.

Key Components of a Mental Health Assessment:

1. Clinical Interview

   • Personal history (e.g., family, relationships, employment)

   • Psychiatric history (past diagnoses, treatments)

   • Current symptoms (mood, thoughts, behavior)

2. Mental Status Examination (MSE)

   • Observations of appearance, behavior, mood, speech, thought processes, cognition, insight, and judgment

3. Psychological Testing (if needed)

   • Standardized tools (e.g., depression or anxiety scales, personality assessments)

4. Risk Assessment

   • Evaluation of potential harm to self or others (e.g., suicidal ideation, aggression)

5. Functional Assessment

   • Ability to perform daily activities, maintain relationships, and handle stress

6. Medical Review

   • Consideration of physical health issues that may impact mental health

Purpose:

• Diagnose mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder)

• Plan treatment (therapy, medication, lifestyle changes)

• Monitor progress over time

• Provide support and resources

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