Our mental health nurse will complete an assessment as part of the initial consultation. The purpose of this assessment is to gain an accurate insight of your needs to provide appropriate guidance and treatment. During an assessment, the following points may be discussed (where appropriate):
- Mental health symptoms
- Physical health and wellbeing
- Housing and financial matters
- Gender and sexuality
- Relationships
- Cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Drug and alcohol intake
- Thoughts and feelings
- Past experiences, especially of similar problems
- Employment and training requirements
- Issues relevant to your or others’ safety
- Dependants
Openness and honesty are encouraged to help our mental health nurse provide the most appropriate diagnosis and/or treatment.