Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and index.
Contents
Overview of mental health interviewing -- The intake interview process -- Factors affecting the quality of information received -- Establishing rapport : mainstream and special populations -- The biopsychosocial assessment -- Suicide assessment -- Diagnostic interviewing -- The mental status exam (MSE) -- The report : incorporating diagnostic information with mental health services -- Appendix : Overview of selected DSM-IV-TR diagnoses.