There are several types of assessments, and they generally vary from agency to agency. However, some clinicians report that it is difficult to build enough rapport on a first meeting to get all of the necessary information from people. There are multitudes of assessments that can be purchased online for private use in practice. This, however, may not always be necessary. This is a good site for public domain assessments for depression, anxiety, etc. You can download assessments for practice use free of charge.
http://www.openpsychassessment.org/
As the DSM changes are nearing, the way we assess clients needs to be changing as well. Start learning about changes now to prepare for the new criteria coming in 2013.
** Do not attempt to administer assessments you have not been trained in or without clinical experience/ knowledge.
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