Mental Health Evaluation

Psychiatric Nurse Practioner & Mental Health located in Dallas, TX

A mental health evaluation serves as the foundation of your treatment plan for depression, bipolar disorder, or other psychiatric conditions. At Mindful Behavioral Solutions, the experienced medical team provides comprehensive mental health evaluations for people aged five and over. The team takes a compassionate, collaborative approach to assessing your mental and emotional health needs so that they can tailor the most effective treatment plan. One-on-one evaluations are available in the office or through a confidential, online telehealth platform. Call the Dallas, Texas, office today to schedule a mental health evaluation or book an appointment online.

Mental Health Evaluation Q&A

What is a mental health evaluation?

A mental health evaluation assesses your abilities to remember, reason, and think. The comprehensive evaluation can provide vital information about your mental and emotional state to diagnose or rule out conditions like:

Anxiety
Depression
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Eating disorders

A mental health evaluation can also identify characteristics of learning disabilities and behavioral and developmental disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Mindful Behavioral Solutions provides personalized mental health evaluations for individuals aged five and over. The experienced psychiatric team takes the time to listen, understand, and collaborate with you on a treatment plan to keep your symptoms well-managed in the long term.

When should I schedule a mental health evaluation?

Schedule a mental health evaluation at Mindful Behavioral Solutions if you or your child experiences mental or emotional symptoms that interfere with quality of life or your ability to care for yourself.

Persistent symptoms that may require a mental health evaluation include:

Anxiousness
Fear
Mental fog
Sadness
Hopelessness
Extreme mood swings
Impulsive behaviors
Difficulties paying attention

The team offers mental health evaluations in-office and through an online telehealth platform to understand the root cause of your symptoms.

What can I expect during a mental health evaluation?

During your mental health evaluation, the Mindful Behavioral Solutions team begins with a thorough mental health assessment. They consider your unique life experiences and challenges to better understand your needs.

It’s important that you are honest and open about your feelings and thoughts throughout your evaluation so that the team can create the most effective treatment plan. The staff provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to discuss your concerns or ask questions in an authentic way.

After your mental health evaluation is complete, your provider works with you on a treatment plan. They can prescribe medications, recommend lifestyle changes, and refer you to a trained therapist for additional care.

The team also specializes in ongoing medication management services to ensure your medications are working well to control your symptoms. They can adjust your treatment plan to enhance your treatment outcomes as needed.

Call Mindful Behavioral Solutions today to schedule a mental health evaluation for yourself or your child or book a consultation online.