Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

What is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation?

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is an in-depth exploration of your mental health. This assessment creates a detailed map that allows April and the Head Well team to thoroughly understand your psychological well-being. It involves a careful review of your personal history, specific symptoms, and personal strengths.

The primary goal is to collect essential information that paves the way for a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. This evaluation empowers you to take a more active role in your mental health care, offering valuable insights to guide your journey toward improved well-being.

What does a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation entail?

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation includes several parts:

Personal and psychiatric history review

A detailed review of your personal history — life experiences, family background, and other significant life events — can help assess your psychiatric history, including past mental health diagnoses and treatments.

Social and health factor assessment

April and her Head Well team explore your social environment, including relationships, support systems, and living conditions. They consider physical health factors affecting your mental health, like chronic medical conditions or substance use.

Psychiatric symptom discussion

April and her team review your current symptoms and concerns during the evaluation. This can involve discussing your mood, behavior, thought processes, and distressing symptoms.

Resilience and vulnerability review

Assessing your strengths, coping mechanisms, and factors that might increase your vulnerability to mental health challenges provides a more balanced understanding of your mental health profile.

Structured personality assessment

Personality assessments and psychological testing give April and the team insights into your personality traits, coping styles, and cognitive functioning to deliver more personalized care.

Who benefits from a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation?

Anyone seeking a better understanding of their mental health and a personalized approach to treatment will benefit from a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Benefits include:

• A treatment plan tailored to your needs
• Better understanding of specific symptoms
• Enhanced communication with your healthcare team
• Improved management of your mental health
• Greater self-awareness and empowerment along your mental health journey
• Second opinions after previous evaluations

Whether this is your first consultation or a second opinion after a previous evaluation, a structured personality evaluation at Head Well can help develop a complete picture of your mental health for clear treatment goals.

How does a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation help healthcare providers?

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is a valuable tool for primary care and specialty providers that offers detailed patient information and treatment recommendations and promotes a collaborative approach, enabling informed and patient-centered care.

Call Head Well today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.