Psychiatric mental health assessment interview

Sample Answer

Based on a review of content and material related to psychiatric mental health assessment interviews, here are some components that might be surprising or different from a previous nursing experience in general intake information:

1. The Depth and Focus of the Mental Status Examination (MSE):

Previous experience: A general nursing intake might include a brief assessment of orientation (person, place, time) and a check for obvious signs of distress or confusion.

Surprising or different components: The MSE in a psychiatric context is a much more detailed and systematic assessment. It goes far beyond basic orientation to include a deep dive into: