Evaluations

Diagnosing mental health disorders (just over one in four adults has one) involves a comprehensive mental health evaluation. At PsychPro Health, based in Brockton, Massachusetts, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Ana Depina, PMHNP, completes these evaluations to diagnose potential challenges and determine how to best treat them. Schedule an in-person or telehealth mental health evaluation at PsychPro Health by phone or request one online today.

What are mental health evaluations?

Mental health evaluations at PsychPro Health are essentially discussions about your mental health history, lifestyle, and symptoms. Ana meets with you via telehealth or in person to ask questions about yourself to determine which treatment plan (if any) can help you combat a common mental health challenge. See Ana at the first sign of a problem. 

Which conditions can mental health evaluations diagnose?

Mental health exams at PsychPro Health can detect the following conditions and others:

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease
• Depression
• Substance use disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 
• Anxiety
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Autism
• Eating disorders

Effectively diagnosing your condition ensures you receive the most appropriate treatment tailored to your unique needs. 

What are the signs of a mental health concern?

Symptoms of a mental health condition vary based on your specific diagnosis. You might feel constantly sad or worried, have panic attacks, lose interest in once-favorite activities, or misuse drugs or alcohol. Other signs of a mental health disorder include difficulty concentrating, weight loss or gain, feeling hopeless or worthless, and thoughts of self-harm.

What can I expect during a mental health evaluation?

Ana meets with you virtually or in person during a mental health evaluation to learn more about your situation. She discusses your medical history, lifestyle, and medications, as well as your moods, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Ana then discusses treatment options with you to find one that will best help you overcome the specific mental health challenges you’re facing. 

What happens after my mental health evaluation?

Your personalized mental health treatment plan with Ana at PsychPro Health might include healthy lifestyle modifications, such as getting more sleep, trying stress-reduction strategies (yoga, massage, tai chi, meditation, etc.), eating nutritious foods, exercising more often, and spending more time with family and friends.

Ana also offers medication management, individualized therapy, and other forms of therapy to help you overcome mental health concerns and flourish at work or school. Ana follows up to ensure your treatment plan is effective or to complete therapy sessions weekly (or as needed). Call the PsychPro Health office at any time with questions. 

Take advantage of telehealth or in-person mental health evaluations and treatments at PsychPro Health by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.