Mental Health Evaluations are extremely useful in figuring out the reasons a person thinks, acts, feels, and remembers in the ways that they do. They can also determine whether an individual may have a co-occurring disorder such as depression and a substance use disorder.

Sudden changes in daily routine albeit work, school, or home life.

Sudden and long-term mood changes.

Apathetic feelings towards life, loss of desire.

Changes whether they be increase or decrease in sleep or appetite.

Increase anxiety and paranoia or fear of friends, co-workers, etc.

Withdrawal or interest from normally engaging activities.

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What signs and symptoms might be occurring that would warrant a Mental Health Evaluation?

Sudden changes in daily routine albeit work, school, or home life.

Sudden and long-term mood changes.

Apathetic feelings towards life, loss of desire.

Changes whether they be increase or decrease in sleep or appetite.

Increase anxiety and paranoia or fear of friends, co-workers, etc.

Withdrawal or interest from normally engaging activities.

A Mental Health Assessment is designed for the purpose of evaluating and building up an accurate picture of an individual’s needs. A professional may ask some of the following questions and utilize what is relevant.

Mental health symptoms and experiences

Feelings, thoughts and behavior

Overall physical health

Socioeconomics – such as housing and financial circumstances

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Mental Health Evaluations are done by a doctor, counselor, or psychologist with the hopes of either identifying a mental health disorder or the lack of one. There are several reasons why an individual may need to undergo a Mental Health Evaluation which could include a court order or simply the variety of mental disorders that can present themselves in a person’s lifetime. Mental Health Evaluations can be done by a number of different qualified professionals.

Psychiatrists are capable of diagnosing and providing treatment for Mental Health disorders. They are also qualified to prescribe medication. Licensed Clinical Social Workers are able to diagnose due to their master’s

Degrees and training in Mental Health. These individuals cannot prescribe medication but are capable of working with providers who can. Psychologists are equipped with doctoral degrees that allow them to diagnose

And treat mental health disorders, but because the degree is not medical they are unable to prescribe medications although soome psychologists do have special licensing that allows them to do so.

Licensed Professional Counselors are also able to diagnose and treat Mental Health Disorders but are unable to prescribe medications. Many of these counselors work closely with professionals who can.

Now that you have found someone capable of giving you a Mental Health Evaluation you may be asking yourself what do these things diagnose? Mental Health Evaluations are capable of diagnose a variety Mental Health Disorders which include but are not limited to the following:

Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia

Mood disorders such as depression

Eating disorders such as bulimia

Anxiety disorders such as panic attacks

Bipolar disorder

Substance use disorder such as drug and alcohol abuse

Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Mental Health Evaluations are extremely useful in figuring out the reasons a person thinks, acts, feels, and remembers in the ways that they do. They can also determine whether an individual may have a co-occurring disorder such as depression and a substance use disorder. Furthermore, a Mental Health Evaluation is useful in figuring out whether the mental issue is not stemming from some sort of physical problem such as a traumatic brain injury or a thyroid issue.

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Make sure you have ample time to complete the Mental Health Evaluation. Normally these can range from anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. Also be sure to fill out your intake forms truthfully and completely. Having all of your paperwork completed prior to your evaluation will be the key to you getting a copy soon after you have finished.

Mental Health Evaluations are done to see what recommendation may be given to you to help your particular situation. Be sure to ask your evaluator to explain exactly what they are expecting from you so that there is no confusion moving forward. Evaluations typically have an expiration date so be sure to ask your evaluator about this as well. If your evaluation expires you will be required to get a new one in order to complete whatever recommendation you have received.