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Psychiatric evaluation

A psychiatric evaluation is like a checkup for your mental health. It’s a conversation you will have with a qualified psychiatric provider to assess your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This helps us understand your unique situation and create a personalized treatment plan based on your goals and values. After this initial evaluation, we will determine whether or not further testing and assessment may be required. If ADHD testing is needed, this will be scheduled to take place following your initial psychiatric evaluation, and may require several additional visits before medication is prescribed.

Medication Management

Psychiatric medication management can be a powerful tool in treating mental health symptoms. At Ruby Mental Wellness, we take an integrative approach, combining traditional medication with recommendations for evidence-based supplements when appropriate. We encourage you to co-create your treatment journey. By working together, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your treatment options and feel empowered to make informed decisions about your mental well-being that better align with your personal goals and values. 

Lifestyle Support

Integrating lifestyle support with psychiatric medication management offers a powerful one-two punch for mental health. Lifestyle changes like healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management techniques can work synergistically with medication to enhance symptom control, reduce side effects, and support long-term well-being. Think of it as building a stronger foundation for mental health, where medication provides the essential support, and lifestyle choices act as the stabilizing walls. By addressing both the biological and behavioral aspects of mental health, this combined approach can empower individuals to take a proactive role in their recovery and lead a more fulfilling life.

Testing Services

Pharmacogenomic testing: We have partnered with Tempus to offer pharmacogenomic testing. Tempus analyzes your DNA to predict how your body may respond to psychiatric medication, based on your genes. While not a magic bullet, it can be a valuable tool in for finding the right treatment, faster and with fewer side effects.

Laboratory Testing: We may recommend laboratory testing to rule out organic causes of mental health symptoms associated with abnormalities such as thyroid function, iron storage, or vitamin and nutrient deficiencies. Laboratory testing is also used to track and monitor potential metabolic side effects and therapeutic blood levels of certain psychiatric medications that are used in some individuals. Labs will be ordered by your provider, but can be collected at the location and vendor of your choice.

ADHD Assessment: At our practice, we understand that ADHD can manifest differently in each individual. That’s why we take a multi-faceted approach to assessment, ensuring an accurate diagnosis and the path to effective treatment.

Our evaluation includes:

• Self-reported assessments: You’ll complete questionnaires that provide valuable insights into your experiences with ADHD symptoms.
• QB Check: This advanced computerized test objectively measures your attention and impulsivity.
• Diagnostic interview: Through a structured interview, we explore your background, current symptoms and challenges, and impact on daily life to inform the diagnosis.

The process:

Step 1. Complete your intake visit and psychiatric interview. This may require more than 1 visit to complete.
Step 2. You will be given self-assessments to complete following the appointment and instructions to complete the QBCheck.
Step 3. Schedule a follow-up visit to review findings and complete treatment planning as necessary.

Please note, this process is for new patients seeking assessment for the first time. If you have already been diagnosed with ADHD and seeking ongoing medication management, you may submit a copy of these records.