Mental Health Assessment

Mental Status Evaluation

What To Think About

• Some mental health problems can be difficult to diagnose. You may need more than one mental health assessment and other tests to accurately diagnose your problem.
• What your family and friends see or think about your symptoms can sometimes help your doctor diagnose a mental health problem. Consider having a family member or friend come with you to your appointment.
• Contact your human resources department or local health unit to find out what support services are available in your area.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis Ralph Poore	Last Updated: February 20, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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