Mental Health Assessment Calgary
Ages 8 - 17
Child and adolescent mental health assessment plays a vital role in understanding and supporting the emotional well-being of our younger generation. Through comprehensive evaluations, our professional team members can identify and address potential mental health concerns that may impact children and adolescents, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). By examining cognitive, emotional, developmental, and social factors, clinicians gain a holistic understanding of a young person's mental health. This knowledge aids in the formulation of personalized treatment plans and interventions, ensuring that children and adolescents receive the care and support they need to thrive.
Early identification of mental health issues (such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD) through assessment further enables timely interventions, promoting resilience and preventing potential long-term consequences. With child and adolescent mental health assessment, we can foster a nurturing environment that supports their emotional well-being and promotes healthy development.
Ages 18+
Adult metal health assessment are equally as important to understanding well-being. These evaluations help customize treatment plans, enhancing daily function. By exploring thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and symptoms, individuals gain insight and can then tailor approaches to treatment and intervention. Assessments guide improvement, highlighting strengths and growth areas. They empower self-discovery and healing for better mental health and quality of life.
Why Consider a Mental Health Assessment at Eclipse Psychology
At Eclipse Psychology, mental health assessments are designed to help understand lived experience, clarify areas of concern, and inform next steps in care. Whether for adults, teens, or children, these evaluations provide meaningful insight into emotional, cognitive, and behavioural patterns that impact daily functioning and well-being. These evaluations help:
Identify concerns reliably, including anxiety, depression, ADHD or OCD.
Clarify symptoms and patterns, offering a fuller picture of your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and functioning.
Support tailored treatment planning, helping clinicians create personalized, effective strategy that boosts treatment success, engagement, and quality of life.
Empower self-awareness and informed decision-making about next steps, supports, or resources.
Mental health assessments do not include formal testing of cognitive or academic abilities. If you are looking to explore learning challenges or giftedness, we recommend considering a psychoeducational assessment.
Process of a Mental Health Assessment
1. Referral and Initial Interview: The assessment process begins with a referral (but is not required), usually from parents, teachers, or other professionals involved in the individual's environment. An initial interview is conducted to gather relevant background information and clarify the specific concerns to be addressed.
2. Assessment Planning: Based on the referral or presenting information, the assessor designs an assessment plan that includes selecting appropriate standardized measures and procedures best suited to the individual's needs.
3. Assessment Sessions: The individual (and caregivers for children) attend one or more sessions focused on gathering information through conversation, structured measures, and observation. Session length may range from 1–2 hours and are conducted in-person.
4. Questionnaires: The individual, along with their parents and possibly teachers will complete a number of questionnaires, to give the assessor a further objective look at their functioning in various environments.
5. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Once all assessment data has been collected, it is analyzed and interpreted by the assessor. This involves comparing the individual's test results to established norms and evaluating any discrepancies or patterns that emerge.
6. Report and Feedback: An assessment letter can be provided, summarizing the results. The client (and parents) are provided with feedback, including a discussion of the results, diagnostic impressions (if applicable), and recommendations for support.