What is Psychiatric Evaluation?
In order to diagnose behavioral disorders, memory impairments, and problems with a person's mental process, health professionals use psychiatric evaluations. A psychiatric assessment could include a psychological test, a physical examination, a medical evaluation, observational data, questionnaires, an interview, a review of school or medical records, and more. A child, adolescent, or adult is evaluated based on their current behaviors and how they may affect their physical, environmental, social, cognitive, academics, and emotional well-being. Families should seek a professional evaluation if they feel there may be an issue in one of these areas. It is possible to receive treatment for mental health issues and begin a journey of recovery and self-actualization.
Which Psychiatric Condition You Are Suffering From?
Emergency Evaluations
When immediate action is required for your safety, an emergency psychiatric examination is requested. A doctor must rule out other medical causes for your symptoms before making an assessment. If no other reasons can be identified, you’ll be referred to a psychiatrist.
General Psychiatric Evaluations
When there is a reasonable suspicion that you have a mental health disorder, a general psychiatric evaluation is required. Your medical and family history will be examined throughout the assessment.
Clinical Consultations
You can ask for a clinical consultation on behalf of a loved one if they are displaying worrying behaviours that point to the need for psychiatric attention.
Who Needs a Psychiatric Evaluation?
The first to recognize that a loved one has a mental health issue are frequently families, spouses, instructors, or friends. This is frequently brought on by emotions, actions, or circumstances that make individuals behave in an uncharacteristically disruptive, rebellious, or depressed manner. Relationship issues with family members or friends may also be a part of this. This might also impact your ability to sleep, eat, or function at work or school. How you express your emotions, your attentiveness, responsiveness, and ability to cope can all be affected. Individuals or families should consider therapy if they experience these issues or symptoms. There is easily accessible help for anyone with mental health issues.
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Apathy
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Excessive alcohol consumption
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Helpless or hopeless feelings
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Insomnia or excessive sleeping
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Excessive eating or loss of appetite
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Drug abuse
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Uncontrolled apprehension or paranoia
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Extreme anxiety
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Bipolar illness
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Depression
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Panic attacks
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Post-partum depression
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(PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Psychotic disorders
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Schizophrenia
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Please get in touch with our mental evaluation team as soon as possible if you or someone you know is exhibiting any of these symptoms for a correct diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Why Choose Us For Psychiatric Evaluation?
Our psychiatric team is made up of skilled, compassionate clinicians and drug and alcohol counselors. Because of this experience, we are fully aware of the toll that mental illness and substance abuse can take on families and individuals. Please get in touch with our psychiatric evaluation team or make an appointment with one of our specialists as soon as you can if you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse or showing signs of a mental illness. We're here for you, offering children, adults, and seniors access to our psychiatric and substance abuse treatment expertise around the clock.
Get in Touch
Clinic Address: 1830 4th St Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Tel: 205-579-9299
Fax: 205-579-9290
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Saturday/Sunday: Closed