Assessment methods form the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment planning. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides comprehensive insights into various assessment tools and techniques, from structured interviews to psychometric tests. Our expert editors ensure that the content is both clinically relevant and evidence-based, aiding psychiatrists in making informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
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Recently published articles about Assessment Methods
Original Research
Psychological-Behavioral Intervention to Improve Physical Activity in Midlife Adults
July 29, 2021
Many middle-aged adults struggle to be physically active in the context of diminished psychological well-being and multiple stressors. This study assessed a 12-week positive psychology–motivational interviewing intervention to promote...
Original Research
Psychiatric Aspects of Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome
June 3, 2021
Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome is a neurodevelopmental genetic disorder associated with mutations in the additional sex combs–like ASXL3 gene on chromosome 18q12.1. This study describes the comorbid psychiatric aspects of this...
Original Research
Child and Adolescent Tele-Partial Hospitalization Programs in Response to COVID-19Â
October 15, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted delivery of mental health services. This article describes the development and implementation of child and adolescent tele-partial hospitalization programs in response to the...
Brief Report
A Call for Increased Psychiatric Training in Emergency Medicine
August 13, 2020
Substance use disorders and borderline personality disorder are highly stigmatized within medicine and society. This study evaluated emergency medicine physician attitudes toward patients with these disorders.
Original Research
Patient-Practice Relationship and Antidepressant Prescribing
January 16, 2020
Does patient experience of a general practice relate to the volume of antidepressant prescribing at that practice? This study from England examined how antidepressant prescribing rates relate to specific...
