Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

Initial Psychiatric Evaluation

[Your Company Name]

Date: _____________________

Patient's Information

Category

Information

Patient Name

[Patient's Full Name]

Date of Birth

[Patient's Date of Birth]

Gender

[Patient's Gender]

Contact Information

[Patient's Phone Number]

Introduction: Mental health professionals use this document to extensively evaluate a patient's condition, including psychiatric symptoms, medical and family history, substance use, and psychosocial stressors, to better understand their mental health and plan suitable treatment.

Overview: This assessment comprises of Psychiatric symptoms evaluation (duration, severity, onset, past treatments), Medical history review (relevant past/current conditions), Family history examination (genetic predispositions, hereditary mental issues), Substance use analysis, and identification of psychosocial stressors impacting the patient's mental health.

Each criterion will be evaluated based on the provided guidelines and metrics.

Criteria

Observation

Psychiatric Symptoms

  • Evaluate presenting psychiatric symptoms, duration, severity, onset, and previous treatments

Medical History

  • Assess any past or current medical ailments that might contribute to psychiatric symptoms

Family History

  • Investigate family history for any genetic predispositions or hereditary mental health conditions

  • Substance Use
    Examine patterns of alcohol, drugs, or medication use that might relate to mental health conditions

Psychosocial Stressors

  • Identify current stressors in personal, social, or work life that might be affecting mental health

Additional Comments & Notes

Observations

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