Psychiatric Evaluation

A psychiatric evaluation can be your first step toward a more regulated mood, less anxiety, or better focus. At Active Healing Psychiatric Services in Gilbert, Arizona, Michaela Beaver, DNP, can provide a detailed psychiatric evaluation to gain a clear understanding of your mental health and what’s affecting it. Call the friendly office today or click the online booking button to schedule your evaluation. 

What do psychiatric evaluations consider? 

A psychiatric evaluation can help determine if you have one or more conditions impacting your mental health and ability to function. Consider booking an appointment if you’ve noticed major changes in your feelings or behaviors. 

Each psychiatric evaluation considers multiple factors, including:

Current symptoms

Dr. Beaver asks you a series of questions about your current symptoms and behaviors. Be sure to mention if you’ve noticed changes in your mood, appetite, or sleep patterns. With your permission, she may ask for input from people in your life. 

Impact of symptoms

Dr. Beaver will also want to know how your current symptoms are impacting your life. They might affect your ability to focus in school or your habits around drugs and alcohol, for example. 

Personal and family medical history

Tell Dr. Beaver if you have any family members with known mental health conditions. This can offer insight into your own mental well-being. You should also mention any past diagnoses and mental health treatments of your own. 

Environmental stressors

A psychiatric evaluation may examine components of your environment or relationships that affect your mental health. Dr. Beaver asks a series of questions about the factors in your life that might contribute to how you’re feeling. 

What are the benefits of psychiatric evaluations?

A psychiatric evaluation can offer insight into your mental health. Dr. Beaver reviews her findings with you and might make a diagnosis if you meet the criteria for a mental health condition. Psychiatric evaluations can help diagnose:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Psychiatric conditions often occur together. Whether you have one or more at the same time, Dr. Beaver can create an individualized treatment plan. She may prescribe medications, refer you for therapy, or suggest lifestyle changes to support your mental health. 

What should I expect during a psychiatric evaluation?

Dr. Beaver conducts a psychiatric interview that includes detailed questions about your mental health and behaviors. This can involve open-ended questions, which require you to describe how you feel or behave in your own words. 

In some cases, a psychiatric evaluation can involve additional tests. Depending on your needs, Dr. Beaver might recommend additional tests like blood tests or educational assessments. Some tests can help rule out other possible causes of your symptoms. 

Call today or book an appointment online for a psychiatric evaluation.