When it comes to measuring health, many people may think of a thermometer or blood test. After all, observation can be a powerful way to uncover information from patients. But what about seeking information from patients themselves? Self-reported data, such as perceptions of...
Increasing numbers of children and adolescents are suffering from mental health issues, made even worse by the long-term effects of isolation during COVID-19. The statistics are alarming: approximately 20% (one in five) children aged three to 17 have a diagnosable mental,...
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) indicates that approximately 75% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 24. From the time symptoms appear until that individual is supported with appropriate interventions, the average gap in care is about 11 years in...
Patient health questionnaires have become a standard mental health assessment tool administered by providers to patients, particularly in care settings that lack sufficient psychiatric care resources. Since patient health questionnaires are so prevalent in assessing mental...
Behavioral health assessments are one way for clinicians to obtain a more complete picture of a person’s behavioral health and functioning. These assessments, different from mental health screenings, usually consist of a combination of tools that, when considered together, can...
Patient management in mental health is often quite challenging. While clinicians in other areas of medicine have endless objective data points, from lab results to vital signs, mental health providers must rely on mental health screening tools to objectively manage their...
Mental health screening is an important initial step in the assessment and treatment of behavioral health issues. It differs from assessment, diagnosis and symptom monitoring in important ways. Let's examine the concept of mental health screening, the ways it differs, and how...
Mental health assessment tools are an integral part of any behavioral health clinician’s practice. These tools are used to help gain a thorough understanding of a patient’s behavioral health and functioning, largely through the identification of symptoms and details concerning...
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 26% of U.S. adults have diagnosable mental conditions every year. Mental health assessments and screenings are essential for diagnosing mental disorders so that these patients can get the necessary treatment in time. The process is...
The world of mental health assessment and screening tools can be very complicated for practitioners to navigate. Many tools, like the PHQ-9 and the GAD-7, simply screen for symptoms of one or two conditions, requiring the practitioner to predetermine the potential diagnosis...
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