A thoughtful evaluation is the first step toward the right plan.
A psychiatric evaluation is more than a checklist. It is a structured conversation about what you are experiencing, how long it has been happening, what has helped before, and what may be affecting your mental health now.
The evaluation may cover
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Current symptoms and functioning
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Past diagnoses and treatment
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Medical history and current medications
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Sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and mood
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Trauma and substance-use history when relevant
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Safety, family and social history, and treatment goals
You leave with explained next steps.
The clinician explains impressions and recommended next steps. A plan may include medication, therapy, medical testing, substance-use services, care coordination, or referral to another level or specialty of care.
