FOR NICOHWILLIAM ONLY WK1 DQ2

Describe the limitations of the MENTAL STATUS EXAM. Due to these limitations, what other information-gathering is necessary to complete the full diagnosis and treatment planning process?

REFERENCE: 

Groth-Marnat, G., & Wright, A. J. (2016). Handbook of psychological assessment. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Martin, DC. (1990). The Mental Status Examination. In: Walker HK, Hall WD, Hurst JW, editors. Clinical Methods: The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. 3rd edition. Boston: Butterworths. Chapter 207. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK320/