The Follow-Up Psychiatric Evaluation Includes:

Follow-up regarding previously diagnosed psychiatric conditions with TALK Healthcare 

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation includes:

The Assessment of Mental Health Symptoms

The evaluation explores emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological symptoms such as mood changes, anxiety, psychosis, trauma-related symptoms, or difficulties with attention, sleep, or functioning.

Establishing or Clarifying a Diagnosis

Information gathered during the evaluation is used to determine whether the individual meets criteria for one or more psychiatric diagnoses, often using DSM-5 guidelines, or to rule out medical, substance-related, or situational causes.

Evaluating Safety and Risk

A critical component is assessing risk for self-harm, suicide, harm to others, or inability to care for oneself. This helps ensure appropriate levels of care and safety planning.

Understanding Psychosocial and Medical Factors

The evaluation considers medical history, medications, substance use, family history, trauma, stressors, cultural factors, and social supports that may influence mental health.

Overall, the goal of a psychiatric evaluation is to provide a clear, holistic understanding of the individual’s mental health in order to promote safety, symptom relief, and improved functioning.

**If you are requesting psychotherapy and/or medication management please select this option.