Evidence-Based Assessment for Accurate Clinical Understanding

Psychological assessment is a systematic process of collecting, integrating, and interpreting information about an individual’s cognitive, emotional, behavioural, personality, and psychosocial functioning. At Mentiva Mental Health, we use scientifically validated assessment methods to support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, educational recommendations, occupational decision-making, and personal development.

Rather than relying on a single test, psychological assessment combines standardized psychometric instruments, behavioural observations, clinical interviews, collateral information, and professional clinical judgement to develop a comprehensive understanding of the individual.

Types of Assessments We Offer

Our clinicians conduct comprehensive assessments across multiple domains, including:

Diagnostic Assessments

To clarify psychological and psychiatric conditions including:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• OCD
• PTSD
• Bipolar disorders
• Personality disorders
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (where appropriate)
• Trauma-related disorders
• etc

Cognitive Assessments

Evaluation of intellectual and cognitive functioning including:

• Intelligence testing
• Memory
• Attention
• Executive functioning
• Processing speed
• Learning abilities
• Neuropsychological screening

Personality Assessment

Understanding personality structure, interpersonal functioning, emotional regulation, and behavioural patterns using validated personality measures.

Educational Assessments

Supporting learners through assessments for:

• Learning difficulties
• Academic functioning
• School readiness
• Special educational needs
• Educational accommodations

Occupational Assessments

Used to support:

• Employee wellbeing
• Return-to-work evaluations
• Fitness-for-duty assessments
• Leadership development
• Career guidance
• Workplace mental health

Assessment Process

Our psychological assessment process typically includes:

• Clinical interview
• Selection of standardized psychometric instruments
• Behavioural observations
• Administration of psychological tests
• Scoring and interpretation
• Clinical integration of findings
• Feedback session
• Comprehensive written psychological report

Every assessment is tailored to the referral question and clinical objectives.

Evidence-Based Assessment Tools

Depending on clinical needs, assessments may incorporate internationally recognized instruments such as:

• MMPI-3
• MCMI-IV
• PAI
• WAIS-IV
• WISC-V
• WPPSI-IV
• PHQ-9
• GAD-7
• Beck Depression Inventory
• Beck Anxiety Inventory
• DASS-21
• PCL-5
• ASRS
• Conners Rating Scales
• Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
• Autism Diagnostic tools (where appropriate)

Assessment instruments are selected based on scientific validity, reliability, referral objectives, and cultural appropriateness.