Assessment of Suicidal Mental State & Suicide Risk
The Galynker Center offers unique evaluations that include a detailed assessment and staging of mental processes that make suicide possible using the Narrative Crisis Model of Suicide framework.
What to expect from an assessment:
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Our evaluations are conducted by two center clinicians – a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist.
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We ask that all our clients bring a treatment partner of their choosing to the evaluation. The treatment partner can be a parent, sibling, spouse and/or friend who knows the client well and is able to provide an additional perspective to the evaluating team.
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Prior to evaluation, patients and treatment partners are asked to fill out several questionnaires that will be assessed and scored to help guide clinical decisions.
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The evaluation takes place over the course of one 2-hour appointment.
15 minutes
Preliminary Family Assessment with a Treatment Team
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45 minutes
Patient Interview with a Psychiatrist
Treatment Partner Interview with a Psychotherapist
15 minutes
Treatment Team Discussion
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15 minutes
Follow-Up Questions
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30 minutes
Diagnostic and Treatment Plan Discussion with a Treatment Team and a Family
