Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is needed to diagnose emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders
We, at the American center for neuropsychiatry strongly believe that a thorough Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is crucial in developing a successful treatment plan by our expert physician.Our diagnostic evaluation is based upon Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association.
An evaluation of an adult, adolescent or child is made based on behaviors present and in relation to physical, social , environmental, genetic, cognitive, emotional and educational components that may be affected as a result of these behaviors.
What is involved in a diagnostic psychiatric evaluation?
A diagnostic psychiatric evaluation may include the following, but each evaluation is different, as each person's symptoms and behaviors are different
- Description of behaviors
- Description of symptoms
- Effects of behaviors or symptoms related to
- work performance
- school performance
- relationships
- family involvement
- activity involvement
- personal, behavioral, or developmental disorders
- complete medical history
- mental status examination.
- lab tests
- brain imaging studies like MRI scan,CT scan,PET scan or SPECT scan to look for abnormalities in brain structures or metabolism
Once a psychiatric diagnosis is made, family involvement and active participation in treatment is very important for any person with a psychiatric illness. The psychiatrist will address questions and work with you to establish long-term and short-term treatment goals for your loved one.
