A mental health screening is a complex assessment process that involves both a personality survey and a cognitive function survey. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a person’s mental abilities, personality traits, and behavioral patterns that can affect daily life, coping, and social relationships. The study is particularly important in the differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, as well as in the differentiation of dementia and depression, since they can manifest themselves with similar symptoms.
Comprehensive psychological study – overview of personality and cognitive abilities
Why choose a comprehensive mental health screening?
A comprehensive mental health check-up helps:
- When diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the study helps to distinguish how cognitive abilities and personality traits affect a person’s behavior. This is especially important for choosing the right diagnostic module, depending on whether a person communicates verbally or nonverbally.
- In early detection of dementia – when the initial signs of dementia appear, it is important to assess whether changes in behavior and thinking abilities are related to neurological processes or to personality traits and emotional state. Often, the symptoms of dementia can be confused with signs of severe depression, especially in elderly patients.
- Understanding the relationship between personality and cognitive abilities – A person’s personality traits can affect their memory, thinking speed, decision-making ability, and problem-solving skills. The study provides clarity on how these aspects relate to each other and what might be the best support and solutions in everyday life.
- To obtain a more accurate psychiatric diagnosis, the examination helps to distinguish between mental disorders, such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders, dissociative disorders, and personality disorders, which can affect behavior, well-being, and social relationships.
- Find the best support system and treatment plan – based on the results of the survey, recommendations can be made to both the person in need and their family members to better help them cope with everyday life and improve their mental health
How is a mental health checkup conducted?
The duration of the study is 4 hours and includes a number of standardized psychological tests, interviews and observations to get the most complete picture of the person’s mental state.
To better conduct the study, it is recommended to divide it into two different days to avoid excessive fatigue and ensure more reliable results.
If you would like an accurate and thorough overview of your own or a loved one’s mental health, contact us and schedule a mental health screening today!
