Mental health assessment with the purpose of supporting a diagnosis can include the use of semi-structured diagnostic interviews and validated questionnaires.
Screening tends are quick to administer but results are only indicative: if a positive result is found on a screening test then the screening test can be followed up by a more definitive test.ĭiagnosis: Psychological assessment measures can support a qualified clinician in making a formal diagnosis of a mental health problem. Screening measures are often questionnaires completed by clients. Screening: Brief psychological measures can be used to ‘screen’ individuals for a range of mental health conditions. Common purposes for psychological testing include: screening for the presence or absence of common mental health conditions making a formal diagnosis of a mental health condition assessment of changes in symptom severity and monitoring client outcomes across the course of therapy. Mental health professionals use a variety of instruments to assess mental health and wellbeing. Only qualified mental health professionals should use these materials.
