Psychiatric Evaluation

Psychiatric Mental Health Clinics & Mental Health Clinic located in Springdale, AR

If you struggle with behavioral or mental health challenges and need someone to talk with, turn to Mindful Mental Health, based in Springdale, Arkansas. Board-certified psychiatric nurse Tammie Smith, CNS-BC, PMHNP-BC, APRN, offers psychiatric evaluations to learn which condition you might have and how to best manage distressing symptoms. Schedule an in-person or virtual evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

Psychiatric Evaluation Q&A

What is a psychiatric evaluation?

A psychiatric evaluation at Mindful Mental Health involves meeting with Tammie to discuss your mental health. This often includes your thoughts, emotions, moods, and behaviors. She uses DSM-5 criteria to learn if you have a condition warranting therapy, medication management, lifestyle education, or a combination of treatments.

Which conditions can a psychiatric evaluation screen for?

Mindful Mental Health’s psychiatric evaluations can screen for or help manage:

Eating disorders
Trauma
Substance use disorder (SUD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Mood disorders
Insomnia
Depression
Dementia
Bipolar disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety disorders
Grief
Personality disorders

Whether you have one or multiple mental health concerns, Tammie tailors a plan that maximizes your mental health outcomes and overall quality of life.

What can I expect during a psychiatric evaluation?

Tammie meets with you in person or virtually to learn more about your well-being. She discusses your mental health, physical health, medications, and social support network. Tammie also reviews any previous trauma, grief, or difficult life transitions that may affect your emotions, thoughts, moods, and/or behaviors.

She also gathers information about your job or school, relationships, lifestyle habits, and goals. Tammie creates personalized treatment plans offering hope, joy, and mood improvements.

What happens after a psychiatric evaluation?

After a psychiatric evaluation at Mindful Mental Health, Tammie may recommend one or more of the following:

Individual psychotherapy
Adolescent psychiatry
Couples therapy
Family therapy
Group therapy
Coping skills management
Medication management
Stress management (yoga, massage, tai chi, deep breathing, etc.)
Lifestyle education

Mindful Mental Health also offers second-opinion psychiatric consultations.

It’s common to be a candidate for more than one mental health treatment to ensure the best outcome.

Consider eating a balanced diet, managing stress, getting plenty of sleep, and staying active. Pursue healthy hobbies you love and maintain a supportive social support network.

Follow up with Tammie at Mindful Mental Health routinely to receive exceptional mental health care that helps you thrive.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth psychiatric evaluation at Mindful Mental Health by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.