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...
When patients are concerned about a behavioral health issue, one of the first recommended steps is to talk to a healthcare professional. Whether it's a primary care doctor or a behavioral health specialist like a psychologist, the practitioner may conduct a comprehensive mental...
Mental health assessments are examinations used to ascertain whether a person is healthy psychologically and socially and is generally developing and/or living well. They are often used to screen for mental health disorders like depression or neurological diseases such as...
Mental health screening is an important — and 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,...
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.
It’s largely accepted that to deliver optimal mental healthcare services, organizations must pursue evidence-based practices, measure progress and outcomes, and adapt care plans as needed. But planning to do such activities is not enough to ensure a behavioral health...
Well before the pandemic, concerns about mental health were on the rise in multiple settings, from workplaces to school systems. With COVID-19 bringing unprecedented disruptions to work and home lives, screening for and treating disorders and illness affecting mental health is...
Integrated care initiatives provide an opportunity to strengthen the delivery of physical and behavioral health treatments through primary care and other health services. Providing mental health services in primary care can be effective for patients, reduce the stigma of mental...
Mental health assessment tools, including mental health scales, are widely used in behavioral health and have been for years. They have become essential when screening for mental health conditions, making a formal diagnosis of a mental health condition, assessing symptom...
Mental health issues are impacting a high percentage of Americans of all ages and in all types of work and home settings. In 2020, 21% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness (52.9 million people), or about 1 in 5 adults. Given such prevalence, it’s no wonder so many...