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WHAT IS AN ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT? (Table of Contents)
(adapted from Facts for Families© developed and distributed by the
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry [AACAP])
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Evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist is appropriate for any child or adolescent with serious emotional and behavioral issues. Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations usually require several hours over one or more office visits for the child, parents and family. With the parents' permission, other significant people (such as the family physician, school personnel or other relatives) may be contacted for additional information.
The comprehensive evaluation frequently includes the following:
- Description of present problems and symptoms;
- Information about health, illness and treatment (both physical and psychiatric);
- Parent and family histories;
- Information about the child's development;
- Information about school and friends;
- Information about family relationships;
- Interview of the child or adolescent by a psychiatrist;
- If needed, laboratory studies such as blood tests, x-rays, or special assessments (for example, psychological, neurological, educational, or speech and language evaluation).
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The child and adolescent psychiatrist then develops a formulation describing the child's problems and explains them in terms that the parents and child can understand. Biological, psychological and social parts of the problem are combined in the formulation with the developmental needs, history and strengths of the child or adolescent. Time is made available to answer the parents' and child's questions.
When a treatable problem is identified, recommendations are provided and a specific treatment plan is developed. Child and adolescent psychiatrists are specifically trained and skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations with children, adolescents and families.
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Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Authority
1-800-372-8460 or 517-346-8460
812 E. Jolly Rd., Suite G-10
Lansing, MI 48910
www.ceicmh.org/emergency.htm
Offers crisis services for adults and children 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those who are assessed to be at risk of needing psychiatric hospitalization. Services provided include crisis intervention, and psychiatric services. Services are provided at a variety of sites and are short-term (1 – 28 days). Accepts Medicaid and some other types of insurance. If you do not have insurance, you will pay based on your income. You may receive services even if you cannot pay.
PAR Rehab Services
517-887-9801
3960 Patient Care Dr. Suite 104
Lansing, MI 48911
www.parrehab.org
Offers child, adolescent and adult psychiatry services, psychotherapy, and other counseling services. Accepts several types of insurance including some Medicaid insurance plans.
Michigan State University Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic
517-353-3070
B119 West Fee Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
www.psychiatry.msu.edu/clinic.html
Offers treatment to adults and children. There is also a clinic for Psychiatric Assessment Services for Children and Adolescents. Individually designed recommendations for ongoing care strategies so that patients can be followed by their own primary care physician. Regular follow-up consultation with primary care physician by telephone. Accepts private insurance plans.
Comprehensive Psychological Services
2720 E. Lansing Drive
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-337-2900
www.comprehensivepsychologicalservices.net
Provides psychological and psychiatric clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, families and the elderly. Also provides psychological and neuropsychological evaluations regarding many diagnostic and treatment issues. Many insurance plans accepted.
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Lansing Psychological Associates
234 Michigan Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-337-6545
www.lansingpsych.net
Comprehensive range of psychotherapy and counseling for all ages. Several insurance plans accepted.
Sparrow Hospital, St. Lawrence Campus Behavioral Health Services
517-364-7603.
1210 West Saginaw Street
Lansing 48915
www.sparrow.org/behavioralhealth
Mental health programs include adult inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient services, adolescent outpatient services.
Pine Rest Contact Center
800-678-5500 or 616-281-6382
300 68th Street SE
Pine Rest Main Campus
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
www.pinerest.org
Contact Center provides information about the full range of behavioral health services that Pine Rest offers. The Contact Center is staffed by mental health clinicians 24 hours a day, every day of the year. They assess the needs of each caller and direct callers to the appropriate service, including Pine Rest and Saint Mary’s inpatient and partial hospital psychiatric services. Accepts several insurance plans.
Forest View Hospital
1055 Medical Park Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49456
800-949-8439
www.forestviewhospital.com
Provides 24 hour intake team that can provide assessment and admission or referral services. Hospital services include acute inpatient psychiatric program for children and adolescents. Accepts several insurance plans.
Oaklawn Hospital-Psychiatric Center
200 North Madison
Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-4484
www.oaklawnhospital.org
Provides a continuum of mental health services including inpatient and outpatient services.
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