Assessments

MH² Assessments

At MH², every patient begins with either our Advanced Assessment or Essential Assessment—two comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations designed to uncover the metabolic, psychological, social, and lifestyle factors influencing mental health. Both assessments lead to a personalized treatment recommendation created by our full clinical team.

Advanced Assessment

The Advanced Assessment is our most in-depth diagnostic experience. It begins with extensive pre-visit questionnaires and may include optional labs completed ahead of time. Patients then spend several days in the clinic meeting with each member of our multidisciplinary team—psychiatry, therapy, dietetics, health coaching, and medical support. This process allows us to explore the “why” behind symptoms, gathering a full picture of metabolic health, psychological patterns, lifestyle routines, cognitive functioning, social environment, and physical markers.
Family or support person input is also included to ensure we understand the patient within their real-world context.

Essential Assessment

The Essential Assessment follows a streamlined version of the same process, focusing on the core elements necessary to understand a patient’s mental and metabolic health. Patients complete pre-visit questionnaires and then attend several in-person appointments over four days with psychiatry, therapy, and health coaching. Standard biometrics, labs, and cognitive testing are included, along with access to select group sessions during their visit.

While less intensive than the Advanced Assessment, it still delivers an integrated, multidisciplinary understanding of the patient’s health.

Advanced Assessment

The Advanced Assessment includes:

  • Comprehensive psychiatric and metabolic health intake

  • Detailed psychosocial and substance-use assessments

  • Medical, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and environmental evaluation

  • Physical exam and expanded biomarkers, including DXA and lab work

  • Cognitive testing

  • Fitness and movement assessment

  • Multidisciplinary case conference
    This assessment is designed for individuals seeking a deep, root-cause–focused understanding of their symptoms or for those with complex, longstanding conditions.

Essential Assessment

The Essential Assessment includes:

  • Psychiatric evaluation

  • Psychosocial and substance-use assessment

  • Nutrition and lifestyle evaluation

  • Fitness and movement overview

  • Biometrics, labs, and cognitive testing

  • Multidisciplinary team review
    It offers all of the core components needed to design a whole-person treatment plan without the extended specialty assessments included in the Advanced track.

Treatment Recommendation Meeting & Next Steps

After your appointments are complete, our team meets to integrate all findings into a cohesive diagnostic picture and prioritize the most important contributors to your symptoms. During the Treatment Recommendation Meeting, you’ll review:

  • Key findings from each discipline

  • Diagnostic impressions

  • Your personalized treatment plan

  • Short-term and long-term recommendations

From there, patients will be recommended for the following: Aurora Program, Foundations Program, Team-Based Care, Individual outpatient sessions or groups, or simply to take this care to your local team

Choosing Between the Advanced and Essential Assessment

Both assessments provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of your mental and metabolic health—the main difference is the level of depth. The Advanced Assessment is ideal for individuals with complex or long-standing conditions, those seeking a root-cause evaluation, or patients preparing for a higher level of care such as Aurora. More specifically, the Advanced Assessment includes the DXA scan and a consultation with a dietitian. The Essential Assessment offers a streamlined version of the same process, designed for those who want a thorough diagnostic picture and clear treatment plan without the extended specialty testing. Either option gives you a complete, integrated foundation for understanding what’s driving your symptoms and how to move forward.