Get KS Mental Health Screening Form 2011-2024

Your GP can do a basic assessment of your mental health and may refer you to a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist depending on your needs. A mental health assessment usually involves a mix of questions and a physical examination.

If you want an independent opinion from a specialist, your psychiatrist might agree that's a good idea and help you find the right specialist. Or your GP can arrange this for you. To make this happen, your GP might need to contact your local integrated care board (ICB).

Anyone can request a mental health assessment by contacting your local social services or community mental health team. However, the local social services team only has a duty to consider a nearest relative's request.

About Self-Care Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health. ... Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated. ... Make sleep a priority. ... Try a relaxing activity. ... Set goals and priorities. ... Practice gratitude. ... Focus on positivity. ... Stay connected.

What can I do? Learn about mental illness and addiction. ... Talk to your family member about your concerns, and encourage them to seek support. ... Get support for yourself and your family. ... Take care of yourself. ... Support other family members.

You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire about your child's behavior. The screening may be done by your child's primary care provider or a mental health provider who works with children and teenagers. Your child's provider may also order medical tests to look for physical causes of mental disorders.

Contact treatment providers: This can serve a dual purpose. First, even if your son has a mental illness and won't get help yet, you can still explore their behavioral health options so you will have the information at hand when they finally decide to enter treatment.

Your GP may refer you directly to a psychiatrist or to a member of a local mental health team, who can assess your needs and help determine if you need to see a psychiatrist or a different mental health professional.