You are either currently seeing a psychologist but are having second thoughts about continuing or are considering doing so. When your whole treatment plan and a detailed psychological profile are laid out in front of you, it can be overwhelming. Sometimes the situation is so dire that it is tempting to downplay the difficulties you or your child are experiencing and conclude that “it is not worth it.” The following are a few of the most fundamental explanations for why it is important to get a complete evaluation of one’s mental health.

Simple psychometric tests may seem easier, faster or cheaper to give, but they still need to consider several important parts of an evaluation. There is always the possibility of external factors affecting the overall diagnosis. Things like clinical observations, which are observations made while getting to know you, in addition to other stresses or changes that are taking on in your life, may make a significant difference in the way that treatment is administered. These concepts cannot be covered in a single examination of any kind. When dealing with each person, a human element cannot be accommodated by a test. This cannot be said of any other aspect of medicine. Comprehensive mental health exams also make it less likely that the wrong diagnosis will be made, which can happen when only a few tests are done.

It’s important to find out if any outside factors could be causing it, which may require you to tell a psychologist more about your life. This part of the treatment might take longer than a simple test, but it will give your psychologist a chance to give you good advice that you may use in your everyday life. You will have the opportunity to discuss advice adapted directly to your way of life when you do this together, which means that you will be more likely to put these recommendations into practice. If they aren’t producing the desired results, you can try something different or return to the drawing board. If you choose a less thorough method, you might get general therapy suggestions and need a place to go if those treatments need to be changed to fit your life.

You or a loved one deserve the investment of time and money. We frequently place mental health low on our list of priorities. Still, the fact is that if you are having difficulties, nothing else in your life will operate effectively for as long as you are dealing with those difficulties. Don’t offer your assistance on a conditional basis. As we’ve already said, attending all these tests and appointments may take time and money. Do things properly from the beginning. If your home’s foundation had damage, you wouldn’t give it a second thought before committing to repair the damage. This is because you know that damage to the foundation will eventually lead to problems with the walls, roof, and windows. Your emotional well-being serves as the cornerstone. Never disregard an issue or settle for a partial solution to it. It will result in other problems that will cost more time and money than if the foundation problem had been addressed.

Today is the perfect time to make an appointment with a psychologist to undergo a thorough evaluation to take the first step toward improving your life. At Restore 360, we offer psychiatric assessment amongst other mental health services. This is the first and most important step on your road to recovery. You may feel overwhelmed by it all, but our psychologists and therapists will guide and encourage you throughout the process. Schedule an appointment online to give us the chance to get to know more about you and your needs.

Contact us online or call us at 484-373-2710 for more information about our comprehensive psychiatric assessment and other mental health services in Haverford and nearby areas.

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