A mental health and psychological functioning assessment evaluates an individual’s social and emotional functioning.It may also include measures of behavioural functioning, personality, and screening tools for several other disorders depending on the referral and assessment purpose. The assessment will help examine symptomology for disorders related to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, emotional/behavioural challenges, and more.

The information gathered during the assessment may lead to diagnoses including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, trauma-and-stressor-related disorders, ADHD, and more. The assessment may also not lead to a diagnosis. Even if a diagnosis is not made, the information gathered can be helpful.

The results from a mental health and psychological functioning assessment can help you identify your strengths, weaknesses, and needs as they pertain to your social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural functioning. This assessment can also help determine what treatment plan and supports you may benefit from most. Additionally, a diagnosis may help you get access to specialized services and accommodations in environments such as your workplace, home, school, and more.

The assessment may include a combination of clinical interviews, rating scales, cognitive evaluation, psychometric testing, and more. At the end of the assessment, the psychologist will provide you with a report. When you receive your report, your psychologist will discuss your individualized results and recommendations with you. You will be able to ask any questions you have at this time.