Assessment of a Mental Health Service User with Major Depressive Disorder: A Critical Perspective

Part 1 – Critically discuss the important facets of assessment for an
identified mental health service user (50%).
LO3 – Demonstrate a personal perspective and critical viewpoint regarding mental health and
mental health practice.
LO4 – Have an understanding of assessment and the rationale for your chosen assessment
approaches in mental health.
• You will choose a client to base your assessment on. A brief background will be provided
within the introduction.
• You will discuss the assessment process and what tools you might use. You must include an
evidence base and relate theory to practice.
• You will talk about the therapeutic relationship, building the relationship, barriers, etc.
Again, relating theory to practice.
• You will discuss the Biopsychosocial aspects of the assessment and with the use of evidence,
why this is an important part of the process.
mental health triage team with a history of MajDepressive Disorder (MDD). She has been experiencing worsening symptoms over the pastthree months, significantly impacting he