Exam Review Mental Status Exam

Evaluation of a clients current mental functioning Combined with other information to arrive at formal diagnosis Behavioral Aspects Physical characteristics (ethnicity, cleanliness, weight, dress--age and setting appropriateness) Communication barriers Alertness Movement and activity (tension, perseverative movements, non-goal-directed behaviors, itching/picking) Facial expressions and continuity with words Eye contact Speech patterns (articulation, stuttering, mumbling, baby-talk, use of cultural dialects) Attitude toward therapist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices