Mental Health Checkup

Mental Health Check-Up – Step-by-Step Process
1. Appointment Booking

You schedule an in-person or online consultation. Basic details and presenting concerns are noted.

2. Initial Clinical Interview

A psychologist or psychiatrist conducts a detailed discussion covering:

Current symptoms

Duration and severity

Stressors and triggers

Sleep, appetite, energy, functioning

Past mental health history

Medical history and medications

Family history

3. Psychological Screening (If Required)

Standardized screening tools may be administered for conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, or stress-related concerns to objectively assess symptom levels.

4. Risk Assessment

Evaluation of safety concerns such as self-harm thoughts, severe mood instability, or functional impairment.

5. Diagnostic Clarification

Based on DSM-5/ICD criteria and clinical formulation, the clinician provides diagnostic impressions (if applicable).

6. Treatment Planning

A personalized plan is discussed, which may include:

Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.)

Psychiatric consultation for medication (if required)

Lifestyle and behavioral recommendations

Follow-up schedule

7. Feedback & Next Steps

You receive clear guidance about the diagnosis (if any), prognosis, expected duration of treatment, and structured follow-up plan.