Maintain eye contact and make small talk so that the patient will be comfortable in providing the information you require for the assessment. [substeps] Some of the information will be basic, such as the patient's age, gender, and ethnicity.
[header] How to write a mental health assessment [title] Gather background information from the patient. [step] Background information will help you to establish context for your assessment. Put the patient at ease so that the interview will be fruitful and informative.