MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS.
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS
These brief assessments are often conducted when required of an individual aiming to obtain an overview of emotional well-being.
Common uses include:
Adoption pre-placement assessments/evaluations (as part of adoption applications intended to determine an applicant’s capabilities to meet the needs of an adopted child)
Immigration hardship evaluations (for individuals and families experiencing immigration issues, as well as asylum seekers)
and other uses.
These types of assessments are typically conducted for adults.
When certain, potentially traumatizing events occur between the ages of 0-17, the effect they can have on that individual's life is massive; these events are often referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). A prevalence of ACEs in someone’s childhood can lead to a number of different issues later in life, including physical health issues such as heart disease and diabetes; mental health issues such as being at a higher risk of suicide, depression and bipolar disorder, and other issues such as pregnancy complications, difficulty forming healthy relationships, and struggling to create a stable work history as an adult.