General Psychiatric Assessment
Specialist Support for Emotional, Behavioural and Mental Health Concerns
Psychiatric assessments are led by independent Consultant Psychiatrists with extensive NHS/private sector experience. They support young people with a range of mental health difficulties: whether emerging, ongoing, or complex in nature.
Who It’s For
The general psychiatric assessment is ideal for children, adolescents and young adults experiencing emotional, behavioural, or developmental difficulties, particularly when:-
- The nature of the problem is unclear
- There are multiple overlapping concerns (e.g., anxiety, low mood, attention issues)
- Families feel unsure where to start, or what kind of support is needed.
- Further specialist assessments (e.g. ASD, ADHD, trauma, learning needs) might be appropriate but are not yet confirmed.
What Clinicians Assess
- Mood and anxiety difficulties
- OCD, trauma, and stress-related presentations
- Eating and body-related concerns
- Tic disorders and habit-related difficulties
- Neurodevelopmental features (including Autism and ADHD)
- Emotional, behavioural, and relational difficulties
- Stress, burnout, and adjustment to life changes
- Risk and safety considerations, where relevant
What the Assessment Includes
- Comprehensive psychiatric interview
- Review of medical and developmental history
- Mental state examination
- Diagnosis and treatment planning, including medication where appropriate
- Liaison with other professionals (e.g. GP, therapist, school)