Mental Health Intake Analysis

Mental Health Multidimensional Intake Form The mental health multidimensional intake form used for the following critique is a well-written, easily read seven-page assessment for the client to fill out. It was retrieved from the online database of the practice Focused Solutions. At the beginning of the intake form, it expresses that although the assessment may seem lengthy, the client should be able to complete it rather quickly, as it only requires check marks in most areas. This particular statement is very important, as a client may become overwhelmed by glancing at the pages, which may turn them away from treatment.
Determination of Client’s Presenting Problems The mental health intake form has a very thorough list of open-ended and …show more content…
Perhaps the client perceives they are seeking treatment because they have an obsession with death, however failed to originally disclose that they had a near-death experience while undergoing surgery. As a result, the client developed symptoms of trauma and is afraid to enter a doctor’s office or hospital. The mental health intake form allows the client to disclose to the mental health professional their specific goals of treatment. This will coincide with the presenting problem, and allow the mental health professional to piece together the puzzle of the client’s problems. The client is able to fully disclose what they want to receive out of treatment, be it the ability to cope with depression, or the tools to use when experiencing severe anxiety. At the very end of the assessment, the client is asked if there is anything that they were unable to disclose at the beginning of the form. This gives the client a chance to tell a story that may have led to a presenting problem. It is important for the client to know that any information that can be disclosed, no matter how small the details are, should be as it could be very beneficial to the treatment …show more content…
The structure of the intake form flows in a clear and concise manner. The reader is able to understand the questions, as there is enough clarification on the questions that may seem confusing. The intake form leaves enough space for the client to disclose a general story regarding their history and presenting problems, which lead to seeking treatment. However, in the medical history section of the intake form, there should be more space provided for the client to disclose of any medical history that may have led to them seeking treatment. There are many instances where clients experience trauma as a result of previous medical issues, thus the intake form should allow for the disclosure of