Mental Health Assessment

Question 1

mental assessment (5)

Answer 1

perspective, status exam, socioeconomic/cultural element, coping , general

Question 2

Initiating interview

Answer 2

self awareness, rapport, describe what it will involve

Question 3

General approach to assessment

Answer 3

obs of pt, interview (pt and s/o/fam)

Question 4

Subjective data of assessnemt

Answer 4

trigger, onset, pt perspective, coping efforts, rating 0-10

Question 5

Introduction of assessment

Answer 5

age, gender, background, reason for tx, time of onset, hx (illness/medical), rapport

Question 6

Assessment mental status

Answer 6

physical appearance, posture, facial expression, eye contact, motor activity, relation to interviewer, emotional state, affect, orientation, memory, concentration, thinking, judgement, insight, thought, perception

Question 7

Risks for suicide

Answer 7

previous attempt, hopelessnes, white male 15-25 or 44-65

Question 8

CAGE

Answer 8

screening for alcoholism

Question 9

SAD PERSONS

Answer 9

screening for suicide

Question 10

Mini-Mental State

Answer 10

screen for dementia