Core Assessment
The Core Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your mental health and potential medical contributors led by one of our psychiatrists, complemented by assessments of your psychosocial history, substance use, nutrition, lifestyle habits, and biomarkers to better understand the factors contributing to your symptoms and guide personalized treatment recommendations.
What to Expect During Your Assessment
During your assessment, you will meet with members of our clinical team for comprehensive evaluations covering your mental health history, psychosocial factors, nutrition, lifestyle, and treatment goals. Standard biometrics and core clinical evaluations are included.
Your care team works together to integrate findings across disciplines, ensuring you receive a cohesive picture of the metabolic, psychological, and lifestyle factors influencing your mental health.
What’s Included
The Core Assessment includes:
- Comprehensive pre-visit questionnaires
- Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist (60 minutes)
- Psychosocial and substance-use assessment (60 minutes)
- Nutrition and lifestyle evaluation
- Sleep and environmental assessment
- Standard biometrics
- Comprehensive treatment report (8–12 pages)
- Treatment planning meeting
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
After your assessment is complete, our multidisciplinary team meets to integrate findings from every evaluation into a cohesive diagnostic formulation and personalized treatment plan. During your Treatment Recommendation Meeting, we’ll review the key findings, discuss the factors contributing to your symptoms, answer your questions, and provide clear short- and long-term recommendations to guide your care.