Mental Health Assessment

An in-depth mental health assessment ensures patients receive accurate diagnoses and the most appropriate treatments. At Sidhu Psychiatric Clinic in Palm Harbor, Florida, board-certified nurse practitioner Kanwaljit (Kavi) Sidhu, NP-C, PMHNP-BC, completes comprehensive mental health assessments for new patients. Call Sidhu Psychiatric Clinic today to learn more or request a mental health assessment by completing the online booking form.

What is a mental health assessment?

You undergo a mental health assessment at your first Sidhu Psychiatric Clinic appointment. The assessment helps Kavi diagnose your mental health condition and assess its severity.

Common psychiatric disorders that a mental health assessment can identify include:

• Anxiety disorders
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Depression (major depressive disorder)
• Bipolar disorder
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Substance use disorders
• Eating disorders

A comprehensive mental health assessment ensures that Kavi understands your problems properly before recommending a suitable treatment program.

Why is a mental health assessment important?

A thorough mental health assessment determines which condition you have so you get the most effective treatment.  

Psychiatric conditions often present with similar symptoms. For example, anxiety can affect people with PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders. Behavioral problems like inattention and poor social skills are common with ADHD and ASD.

Many people have more than one mental health problem. Experiencing depression and anxiety together is common, and substance use disorder may develop if you rely on drugs or alcohol to get through the day.

A comprehensive mental health assessment is the most effective way to establish your symptoms’ causes and determine how Kavi can provide the help you need.

What does a mental health assessment involve?

To prepare for your mental health assessment at Sidhu Psychiatric Clinic, you might complete a questionnaire and tests, such as a depression assessment tool or an ADHD rating scale. 

Kavi uses the information alongside your medical and mental health histories to learn about your background and prepare for your evaluation.

At your initial mental health assessment, Kavi checks your information and discusses your home and work life, family history, and lifestyle to get an all-around view of what’s influencing your state of mind. She also discusses the problems you’re experiencing and how they affect your life.

Kavi may order blood tests to check for hormonal conditions like menopause or hypothyroidism that can cause mood changes and depression.

What happens after my mental health assessment?

After completing your mental health assessment, Kavi offers a diagnosis and recommends a suitable treatment program. This could include:

• Medication management
• Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
• Lifestyle changes
• Relaxation techniques
• Stress management
• Spravato® esketamine nasal spray

Spravato is an FDA-approved treatment targeted at people who have treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.

Call Sidhu Psychiatric Clinic to book a mental health assessment, or request one online today.