Assignment: Comprehensive Integrated Psychiatric Assessment
The comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment of a child or adolescent consists of gathering information from not only the child but from several sources, most notably the family members, caregivers, and the child's teacher or school counselor. Because of this, the diagnostic assessment becomes more complicated. Issues of confidentiality, privacy, and consent must be addressed. Also, the PMHNP must take into consideration the impact of culture on the child.
In this Discussion, you review and critique the techniques and methods of a mental health professional as he or she completes a comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment of an adolescent.
Learning Objectives
1. Evaluate comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment techniques
2. Recommend assessment questions
To Prepare for the Discussion:
1. Review the Learning Resources concerning the comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment.
2. Watch the Mental Status Examination video.
3. Watch the two YMH Bostonvideos.
YouTube Videos:
"Vignette 1 - Introduction to a Preventive Services Visit"
"Vignette 4 - Introduction to a Mental Health Assessment"
Based on the YMH Boston Vignette 4 video, post answers to the following questions:
1. What did the practitioner do well?
2. In what areas can the practitioner improve?
3. At this point in the clinical interview, do you have any compelling concerns? If so, what are they?
4. What would be your next question, and why?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.