A Clarity Laboratories Report brings together multiple sources of information for consideration when conducting a mental health assessment. From the original data collection through reporting the assessment results and recommendations, we offer evidence based services that will increase confidence and the comprehensiveness of mental health assessments in a primary care setting.
The quality of the data collected is paramount to mental health assessment. Clarity Laboratories collects data directly from the patient and from those familiar with the patient's functioning. Every item used to create the behavior problem syndromes has been found to discriminate between individuals referred to mental health clinics and the general population. Therefore, every endorsed item is relevant and makes a unique contribution to the diagnostic process.
Multi-informant assessment requires a significant investment of time and resources to data collection not readily available in a primary care setting. At Clarity Laboratories, after you collect the necessary billing information and Consents, we complete the data collection process. We are dedicated to the efficient collection of sensitive information that respects the privacy of the patient and security of the information. Clarity Laboratories is compliant with HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for data collection and storage.
The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) provides the foundation on which our evidence based report is created. The ASEBA instruments are used worldwide, assessing mental health related issues in over 80 societies and cultural groups. Over 7000 publications in hundreds of books and professional journals attest to the utility of this instrument. Clarity Laboratories Reports draw upon the empirical evidence generated from this research. We combine this research with our expertise in normal development and psychopathology to provide in-depth analysis.
A Clarity Laboratories Report provides a stratified synthesis of results with clinically descriptive interpretations. Not only does the clinical assessment consider the elevation of specific syndromes across informants and settings, but more importantly, the pattern of elevations across syndromes. Our analysis allows for greater appreciation of the complexity of mental health issues and the multi-determinant nature of symptoms and syndromes.
Risk assessment is a critical part of every mental health assessment. Some symptoms, even in isolation, are worthy of closer scrutiny. Our assessment reduces dependence on the patient interview as the sole source of this vital information. A Clarity Laboratories Report assesses critical items across informants. In addition to the clinical interview, the questionnaire offers the patient an alternative method to endorse critical behaviors.
A mental health assessment and diagnosis relies on symptom expression. A Clarity Laboratories Report examines symptom patterns and recommends diagnoses for consideration. When combined with the medical history, interview and direct examination, a Clarity Laboratories Report provides necessary information supporting the diagnostic process.
A patient's mental health is dynamic and lies along a continuum. A Clarity Laboratories Report provides important recommendations for consideration regarding prevention, support, and treatment. Given the adaptive nature of mental health, these recommendations are not static, comprehensive solutions, but serve as important next steps to address concerns that precipitated the assessment.