{"id":10182,"date":"2023-10-05T22:33:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/embracecounselingandconsulting.com\/?page_id=10182"},"modified":"2024-03-20T14:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:10:36","slug":"mental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/embracecounselingandconsulting.com\/mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mental Health Evaluation<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A psychological evaluation is often thought of as the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating a mental health condition. Performed by a psychologist, it helps them gain an understanding of the severity and duration of your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tests and assessments are the two main components used in an evaluation. The testing part of an evaluation typically includes using formal tests, or \u201cnorm-referenced\u201d tests. These are standardized tests that measure an individual\u2019s ability to learn and understand several concepts. Standardized tests, for example, can measure your reading ability compared to others of your same age and grade or intellectual level.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a psychological evaluation, these tests can be adapted to measure whether an individual might have a particular condition or disorder. An assessment, on the other hand, can include formal tests, like standardized ones, and informal tests, which are those that measure your performance and progress on certain activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common components of an assessment include:<\/span><\/p>\n