Initial evaluations and assessment of need for care

Starting psychiatric treatment or psychotherapy always requires one or several initial evaluations for assessing the need for care and discussing the best approach.

As each person and situation is different, it is important to precisely assess a new patient’s need for care and plan a treatment that suits their individual needs. During the initial evaluations, the psychiatrist or psychotherapist discusses the patient’s current situation, worries, hopes and the progress of treatment with the patient. They explain their thoughts about potential need for care and plan possible follow-up measures with the patient.