In this Discussion, you review and critique the techniques and methods of a mental health professional as he or she completes a comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment of an adolescent.

Comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment | NURS 6660 – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role I: Child and Adolescent | Walden University

In answering the questions related to the YMH Boston Vignette 4 video, you should focus on the techniques and methods used by the practitioner in conducting a comprehensive integrated psychiatric assessment of the adolescent. Be specific in your evaluation of what the practitioner did well and where he or she can improve.

Based on your analysis of the video, you should also provide recommendations for additional assessment questions that the practitioner may ask to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the adolescent’s mental health status. Finally, you should identify any compelling concerns that arise during the clinical interview and suggest what the practitioner’s next question should be, and why.

In your discussion post, be sure to cite specific examples from the video to support your analysis and recommendations. Additionally, you may want to consider the impact of culture on the assessment process, as this can significantly influence the practitioner’s approach to the interview and the questions asked.